Please consider volunteering in your local community or running for local office. I’ve got some great stories from when I chaired the sustainability committee for the local Economic Development Association and when I served on the citizens’ advisory committee for the update of the 20-year plan for our area […]
When the house looks spotless, then I’ll go on a walk. When the kids are out of school, then we’ll go on a date. When the world is a better place, then I’ll work on myself. When I’m rich, then I’ll start giving to others. When my business is doing great, then I’ll start meditating. […]
“The trick is what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same…” Carlos Castaneda, as quoted in my copy of Readings from the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School […]
When an idealistic young person brings you their dreams or bright ideas, don’t try to ground them in reality right away. Your attempt to help will most likely be received as a wet blanket and a lack of support. (And you’ll alienate them or crush them.) The best thing you can do is listen and […]
Rather than too much conflict, an even greater problem in the world is the widespread avoidance of conflict. We’re just not good at conflict. So we avoid it, which in many cases creates more conflict. Underneath our conflict-avoidant compulsion is usually a universal need for harmony, along with needs for ease and conservation of energy. […]