RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD

“Tolerance, compromise, understanding, acceptance, patience. I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.” …CeeLo Green

It goes without saying that we want to be on the winning side of events in our lives. The right side is always presumed to be the correct and appropriate side of a discussion, negotiation or relationship issue. So, what constitutes “right?”   The opposite is always a counter “left.” So, we have a battle between opposites. Taking either position places us in conflict. There are laws of what constitutes right from wrong in society. You break a law; you pay the... read more

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STATE OF MIND

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.” … Marcus Aurelius

Being mindful in a hectic and confused world is not easy. We must take time to digest what we hear at the same time being sensitive to our surroundings. Where are the thoughts coming from? How does what I hear, affect my body [aka biofeedback] and my ability to think clearly and make positive affirming decisions in my life. Be aware in every moment your senses and... read more

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?

“Sometimes success means having the right idea in the right place at the right time. Other times, it's about not being afraid to quit and move onto something new.” … John Rampton

If we are focused, we usually set goals and develop plans to achieve our goals. However, time is sometimes not always on our side of reality. The best laid plans for success are sometimes delayed, and sometimes never come our way. There is not an easy answer here. When is a good time to change jobs, get married, buy a house, have children, obtain additional education, leave a... read more

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