Is It Selfish To Pursue Happiness?

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In all of our lives, at some point we have to face the essential conflict, common to all humans living in a social structure.  Do we follow our personal dreams and pursue happiness, or do we live as others tell us that we should? On the one hand we have a sense of thrill and [...]

The Importance Of Clarity In Communication

Here’s something amusing. Watch the short video and then read on to see why it is relevant.

The Missing Element In Self Help Books

I’ve been noticing that there’s a missing element in self help books. And I think together, you and I could overcome that missing element. Here’s how I noticed it…

What’s Far More Important Than Your Carbon Footprint?

Have you noticed how recently everywhere organizations, politicians and the media are talking about Carbon footprints?

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

Plato’s Allegory Of The Cave

What Is Compassion?

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I want to add a slight twist after the last couple of posts.  In the last post on compassion and depression, I gave my idea of a compassionate response to depression.  However as I have pondered on the subject I have begun to think that maybe I’ve been missing something.  And I think I might [...]

Who Owns Anything?

I awoke this morning and checking on the latest Twitter updates, I came across a story that outraged lots of people.  Here’s the story in a nutshell.   A popular blogger wrote an article and in the middle of it quoted someone who said the phrase ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’.  He promptly received a threatening [...]

Why Compassion And Depression Don’t Mix

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I’m the first to admit that I’m not the most empathic person.  And I understand that there is a place for empathy and compassion.  In one sense, I’m very compassionate.  I care very much that everyone I come into contact with, gets the most from their life.

Depression Is A Natural Response To The World

James and Joe were making a pilgramage to worship a small town on the other side of the mountain.  Joe was leaving three days before James.  They said their goodbyes and arranged to meet at the hotel they were staying in.  

Article On Motivation

Generally we blame motivation or a lack of willpower for failing to keep our Resolutions. But this is too simplistic a view. If you want to create an endless source of motivation you have to understand what motivation is and how it works. Everything in life has many, many layers and levels to it. And [...]