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Category Archives: Philosophy
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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Love is More Important Than Ever
The holidays are a catalyst for one of the greatest forces for good we have. In the midst of the holiday season, even in the throes of social divisiveness and a continuing Covid pandemic, love gains a foothold. Through all … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Philosophy
Tagged Doing Right, holiday greetings, kindness, love, self-actualization
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To Be or Not to Be Humble – Four Advantages
The great scientist, Albert Einstein, was a humble man. Soon after he moved to America, he was asked to speak to a group of mathematicians at Princeton on tensor analysis as it was linked to his relativity theory. A small … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing Right, humble, Humbleness, humility, self-actualization
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Why We Need Wonder in Our Lives and How to Make it Happen
Peter was a sensitive man nearly 70, who became so disconnected from his sense of wonder and mystery that his outlook on life suffered. A pervasive sadness took over with such force that two counselors diagnosed him as “clinically depressed.” … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged amazement, awe, joy, Mystery, opportunity, philosophy, possibilities, significance, wonder
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Changing Minds Begins with Understanding – An Empathetic Approach
We find ourselves in an explosive time. People not simply putting forth their own opinions, but doing so with a violent force. Groups of like-minded people banding together to insist that everyone get on board with their opinions. And if … Continue reading
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Tagged assumption, change, Communication, Doing Right, tolerance, understanding
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