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Category Archives: Philosophy
Anger Energy is Real – How Will You Use It?
Several years ago, I applied for and got a contract writing position with a temp agency. I had answered an online ad, been given the information, and went on the interview. It was an exciting opportunity with the possibility that … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Philosophy
Tagged anger, Doing Right, Emotion regulation, intention, motivation, opinion, personal growth, positive energy, self-actualization
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The Subtle Power of Sending Love to Yourself and Others
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
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Opinion, Philosophy
Tagged Doing Right, energy, forgiveness, ho’oponopono, intention, kindness, love, personal growth, prayer, self-actualization, words
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Do Your Civic Duty Using Only a Book
We have come to the final post in our series on the benefits of reading. You may think this does not affect you personally, but it does in an indirect way. Reading fosters healthy societal interaction and expansion. Down through … Continue reading
The Entertainment Value of Reading – Three Compelling Reasons
In our series, we’re going through the many advantages to reading, starting with the most obvious and the least valuable. That doesn’t mean that it is not important. In our technological world, there are many ways to entertain yourself. Television … Continue reading
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Your Vital 7-Step Process for Making Good Choices During Times of Crisis
The pandemic. The war in Ukraine. Political strife at home. Internal unrest and prejudice within our borders. Economic fallout from all of these challenges. We live in very difficult times. Complicating this scenario is the fact that every decision we … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged choices, crisis, Decision-making, Doing Right, goals, knowledge, personal growth, self-actualization
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All Empathy is Positive, Right? Three Types and Their Consequences
Years ago, I worked in the downtown district of a major metropolitan area. While the atmosphere was mostly professional people, there was a homeless presence. One day as I was walking to my car, I was approached by one of … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged altruism, compassion, doing good, Empathy, personal growth, self-actualization, sympathy
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Knowing When to Stop “Efforting” – Three Circumstances
Let’s start by defining the difference between trying and efforting. I see a difference. Trying is making a concerted attempt to accomplish an ideal goal. Something noble in its purpose, and within our means to attain. It is a desirable … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing Right, Efforting, goals, intention, personal growth
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To Be Happy, Set the Right Priorities – 4 Principles
I believe in the aim of practicing love as a lifework. We are called to love one another. Love is our guiding light. Unfortunately, in the world we live in, that pursuit can be more difficult than it sounds. More … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged Energy Vampires, happiness, personal growth, self-actualization, Setting Priorities
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Believing in the Impossible – A Necessity for Personal Growth
Here’s a quick quiz for you. Which area has more? A) Stars in the Milky Way, the galaxy in which the earth resides; or B) trees on earth? You’ve at least once in your life gazed upon the expanse that … Continue reading
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Tagged believe, impossible, personal growth, self-actualization
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The Only Resolution You Need for This Year and Beyond
Happy New Year! It’s once again the start of a new year and we are all making resolutions that we believe we need to make in order to be a better person in the upcoming new year. We tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Getting Ahead, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged change, goals, intention, kindness, New Years Resolution, self-actualization, self-improvement
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