How do you know the right thing to do? I believe you have to assign meaning to your life and to each moment before you. All things in life are valueless until you assign value to them. The power gold or garments have over you is in your beliefs, not external realities. To each moment … [Read more…]
You cannot overcome your animal nature. You can’t learn to totally stop breathing, because that wouldn’t do your body any good. Look at things already in line with your animal nature and exploit those. For instance, “out of sight, out of mind.” When you’re already running, it’s easy to take another step. It’s the first … [Read more…]
Sometimes it’s better to keep silent then tell the truth. But when it comes to your personal feelings, it’s best to try to understand yourself. There is always a reason, and it may not be a very good one. Don’t shy away from pain if it helps you grow.
When something bothers you more than other people you should be the one to fix it. If you do this you’re treating others how you want to be treated. That’s good because then they will return the favor and you’ll get what you want. We all have problems. The way you respond to those problems … [Read more…]
Is it really wise to assign blame to people? Does that really move the ball forward? Maybe you’ll know who not to deal with later, but often it’s just bickering with no point. Instead of asking who did what wrong, why not figure out how to make the situation better? It’s easy to criticize, it’s … [Read more…]
It’s easy to criticize. It’s easy to pick out problems and subtract value. It’s hard to be objective. It’s hard to find solutions and create value. Are you standing up to the ideas of the past that might have no place in the future?
Take a step back and believe in someone else for a change. Help them be something they are proud of.
When you understand a thing you can make it better. If you don’t understand it, fear reigns. A few nights ago I listened to a recording of a radio broadcast from the ’50s called With Folded Hands. It’s a scifi story about robots that take over the planet. The most interesting thing that popped into … [Read more…]
The fundamental task of a human is not to do, but to be. That is why we are called human beings. If you aren’t taking time out of your busy schedule of doing to sit back and be, consider these reasons. Being promotes health. Relaxation is an important part of life. Constant stress is not … [Read more…]
There is no way you can satisfy everyone. Some people won’t like you for reasons you don’t care to control, and you’re better off for it. You can’t make something for everyone, you have to be who you are and create what only you can create. By showing you care about the select group and … [Read more…]