positive thinking
Can’t Lose; Might Win; Always Learn
“I never lose. I either win or learn.” ~Nelson Mandela A friend mentioned this quote earlier today and it struck me between the eyes. This was one of those “a-ha” moments, even though I’ve heard many iterations of this same idea. I’m guessing that many of you are nodding your heads as well. But this…
Read MoreDon’t Blame the Wind: Taking Response-Ability in Life
When I was in my early teens I was a bit of an athlete. Other than one very infamous year of Little League, it was mostly just playing football, baseball and basketball with the neighborhood kids. I was never very big or fast, but my mom said I was “graceful” and I guess that meant…
Read MoreThe Lost Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Should On Thyself
I should do that. I should’ve done that. I shouldn’t have done that. You should do that. You should’ve done that. You shouldn’t have done that. They should do that. They should’ve done that. They shouldn’t have done that. There’s a lot of “shoulding” going on these days. How odd, then,…
Read MoreChronic and Terminal Humanness
Ever notice how easy it is to do what you don’t want to do, and know you probably shouldn’t do and, likewise, not do what you want to do and what you actually know is best for you? Well, maybe not YOU specifically, but people in general. But then again, maybe I am describing you.…
Read MoreLove, Lust, Livelihood…or Lies
Everyone loves to be in love. A normal human need, right? And although it may be denied, everyone lusts after lust. A normal human desire, right? Furthermore, everyone wants to be in his or her right livelihood. A normal human purpose, right? Therefore, the pursuit of love, lust and livelihood are all healthy,…
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