The cool think about getting older is the ability to learn about myself. More especially, to get quicker and smarter about how to manage my moods and push a reset when life doesn't feel so good. Here is a simple formula: When I am tired it's much easier to get cranky and want to blame others for … [Read more...]
The Preciousness of Paper
Here is an excerpt from my writing practice, the "morning pages" that I have adopted recently and which I am doing the old-fashioned way, with paper, pen, and a book. A book by the way, that is interlaced with Rumi quotes. (On Amazon: The Poetry of Rumi Illustrated Journal J1-RUM The paper in … [Read more...]
Your Mind is Your (Almost) Greatest Ally – 4
It takes effort and energy for most of us to discover consistent happiness. That energy is fueled by power. Understanding where your true power and authority exists is one of the fundamental tools in the game of finding happiness. Here is how I understand the power grid when it comes to my essential … [Read more...]
I Don’t Subscribe to Us vs Them – 3
It is tempting, and it can get confusing. Anytime I sort a group into us and them, problems arise just from the mechanics. Because none of us is uni-dimensional, we cannot say for certainty that any one group is good or bad, or in this case, promotes happiness in useful or not useful ways. One beer … [Read more...]
Only Thinking Makes it So #1
[I started a writing project in "Bali":http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachwalks/sets/72157600290396487/ a few months ago and am releasing it to the world under cover of "National Blog Posting Month":http://nablopomo.ning.com/. Comments are welcome.] I am interested in happiness. It seems elusive, … [Read more...]