We often compare ourselves to others. We are social creatures, and it’s natural for us to do this. In a way, we are trying to […]
An Impoverised Present
I was listening to a CD of a presentation by noted British philosopher Alan Watts, who passed away in 1973. He lived and traveled extensively […]
What If You Tried This?
If we want to make ourselves anxious, a good way of doing it is by asking ourselves, “What if _________ happens?” Our brains are wonderful […]
These Are Days
There’s a song by the group 10,000 Maniacs, who disbanded in the early 90s, entitled “These Are Days.” It’s a beautiful song, as sung by […]
Power of Words & Self-Talk
Words can be tremendously powerful. Very subtle changes in choice of words, voice inflection, etc. can totally change the impact our words have on others. […]
Lost "Control" of My Thoughts
I was recently watching a docudrama called “Control” that chronicled the rise of the punk/new wave group Joy Division and troubled front man Ian Curtis. […]
Windows of Illumination
I had to go take care of a traffic ticket today at a precinct office – not a favorite task, but I try to take […]
Using Tech to Pass the Time
I really like iTunes, my iPod, podcasts, and all of the options that they bring. Name a topic, and there are some free podcasts available […]
Relief from Anger
Our anger can be kept alive indefinitely. An incident in which we felt wronged from 20 years ago can send us spiraling into a heated […]
Reading & Fatigue
Have you ever had the experience of not being able to maintain concentration while reading and/or not remembering what you just read? Of course, this […]
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