Category Archives: Opinion

Just How Destructive is the Allure of Money and Power

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Monica

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness. ― Dalai Lama In the Smithsonian Magazine article Why Power Corrupts, Christopher Shea highlights a study that identifies when power corrupts the individual, and when it does not. … Continue reading →

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People of the Heart – The Yin and Yang of Human Behavior

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Monica

I’ve spent a lifetime studying human nature, person-to-person behavior, the good and the bad. I am not a psychological professional – only an interested bystander. But after 40-some years of observation and contemplation, I’ve decided that human conduct boils down … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Power of Sending Love to Yourself and Others

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Monica

Many years ago, I discovered the Hawaiian prayer of Ho’oponopono. It is the practice of getting into a meditative state and repeating the mantra: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. As I became comfortable with it … Continue reading →

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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Words

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Monica

In the world of advertising, words and images are the tools that compel people to buy a certain product. Copywriters are the word composers who create the text that make up that half of the equation. They are skilled in … Continue reading →

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