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Category Archives: Philosophy
Unmasking Assumptions as a Key to Change
About 20 years ago, I was making changes focused on my health. Small changes I was making to my exercise/mindset routine and diet were included. One of those specific changes was beginning a practice of yoga every day. Another focused … Continue reading
Posted in Navigating Life, Philosophy
Tagged argument, beliefs, Communication, misbeliefs, misinterpretations, perception, understanding, words
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Three Lessons I’ve Learned from the Pandemic
It’s in times of big hardship that we learn the most. Everyone has faced the challenges of potential illness, separation from loved ones, and disruption of our oh-so-comfortable routines. And we all, in our unique perspectives, have come away with … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Covid, lessons learned, love, Pandemic, philosophy, self-actualization, thrive
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How to Communicate with Integrity – 7 Points to Prevail
Words have power. They can soothe, uplift, empower, inspire, and create vivid mind pictures. They can also wound, deceive, manipulate, gaslight, and degrade. They can implore and they can demand. If integrity is your goal, it’s important to apply that … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Communication, Doing Right, integrity, intention, kindness, reflective listening, words, words have power
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Four Reasons Why You Should Allow Your Opponent to Talk First in an Argument
People like to talk. And they like to be heard. Notice when two people are arguing how both parties compete with one another to talk over the other. No one is listening. When this happens without pause, no one can … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Getting Ahead, Philosophy
Tagged active listening, leadership, self-actualization, win-win solution, Winning an argument
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Character and Choice – How will You Make your Mark on the World?
You’ve had a rough day. Everyone is on your case — from the boss’s morning tongue-lashing to the parking attendant scowling at you as your leave. As you drive down the freeway, some idiot cuts you off. That’s it. The … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Character, choice, conscientious, Doing Right, kindness, personal growth, righteous indignation, self-actualization, Wronged
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Why I Believe it is Crucial to Rise Above Materialism
In my six decades of life, I’ve known people from all walks of life. The range includes from the highly successful to the folks who struggle to make it through another day. What’s interesting is that within the two extremes … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Materialism, money, nonmaterialism, peace of mind, self-actualization, spiritual life
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When an Agreeable Chameleon Turns on You – Kindness Gone Wrong
I once had a supervisor who had a very outgoing, super friendly, and outwardly kind demeanor. But she could and would turn on you in an instant. I was taken in initially by her outward appearance. I saw the kindness … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, Philosophy
Tagged appearances, control, Fake kindness, insecurity, kindness, manipulation, validation
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Living with SPARK in My Life
We all need a personal mission statement. Most of us do have a code within us that we follow, consciously or unconsciously. Our values and ethics, what’s important to us, and where we find meaning makes its way into our … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Philosophy
Tagged Authenticity, goals, kindness, Passion, Personal mission statement, Respect, self-actualization
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Five Reasons Why You Should Do Right when You’ve Been Wronged
The very human response to someone when they’ve wronged you is to fight back. In some way, to get even, to vindicate yourself, to make yourself look better, to save your pride. There are a multitude of reasons. But is … Continue reading
To Be or Not to Be — Agreeable?
From our earliest experiences, most of us learn that to thrive in any work environment, we must be pleasant to be around. No one wants to be around a grump. Or a jerk. We must be compliant, complacent, altruistic, and … Continue reading
