'Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his. - Benjamin Franklin, one of the greatest SagaciDons of all time. Do you have a friend who cares enough about you to call you out on your bull? Are you enough of a friend to forgive them for doing it? When you demand silence from your friends and they comply ... Continue Reading »
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Are You Afraid ‘Cuz It’s Fearful, Or Is It Fearful ‘Cuz You’re Afraid?
Have you ever gotten so caught up in fear that you reacted without thinking and ended up actually causing a bad thing to happen, that never would have happened, if only you had just been able to get a grip on your emotions? Fear can distort your perception of reality as fast as standing in front of a Fun House mirror. If not handled properly, fear ... Continue Reading »
When You’re Testing To See How Deep the Water Is, Don’t Use 2 Feet!
Don't hesitate, jump in with both feet! Sounds great, but the real truth is you're likely to end up all wet! Taking a leap is courageous, but to not look first, to not test the depth of the risk and be prepared for what's ahead, is to give your life over to blind luck. Using good judgment is about leaping wisely Kup kamagra jelly bez recepty , not ... Continue Reading »
Who Are You? Part 2: How Ethics Tailor the Best Fit for You
As we explored in last week's post, Who Are You? Part 1: How Values Shape Your Morality, in general, who you are is defined by the relationship between how you feel about the things you value (your morality), and how you choose to act on those feelings and values (your ethics). Morality + Ethics = You. This formula gives a basic shape to your ... Continue Reading »
Crossing the Abyss Between Us and Ourselves
What shall we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss separating us from from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery. - Thomas Merton. There is so much we can achieve in life, yet still feel disconnected from ourselves. If you are like many of us, you harbor a secret--you should be happy, yet ... Continue Reading »
Are You Living A Counterfeit Life?
To be counterfeit, something must be an intentional imitation designed to deceive. When you think about the important relationships you have in your life, with your family, friends, lover, spouse, co-workers, career, possessions, and especially with yourself, are you buying into a counterfeit reality? And if so, whom are you trying to deceive, them ... Continue Reading »