Due to the drastic increase in followers since the site launched in late June, we're re-publishing a few choice posts this week for the newcomers who may have missed them. To be counterfeit, something must be an intentional imitation designed to deceive. When you think about the important relationships you have in your life, with your family, ... Continue Reading »
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Don’t Think Naked Philosophy – How to Make Better Choices By Re-Purposing Skills You Use Everyday
Pssst! You’re naked! Yes, you! I’m telling you, you’re naked! Just look at yourself. No, no, forget the mirror. I’m talking about looking internally. Your eyes won’t tell you that you’re naked, but you feel it, all the time. Am I right? You know those moments, when you’re faced with an awkward situation, a difficult decision, a dilemma, but ... Continue Reading »
The Road to Truth
There are only 2 mistakes one can make along the road to truth, not going all the way and not starting. - Buddha We tend to place great value on the truth, on honesty, on not being a fake and not tolerating fakers. Yet, without realizing, we go to great lengths to deny the truth, about ourselves and the people in our lives. The old adage "fake it ... Continue Reading »
Don’t Be Too Quick To Reveal the True You
When is a stick not a stick? When's it's a stick bug! Is this deception, or brilliant survival tactic? If you take a moment to think about it, a stick bug can be an effective life coach! People can be like a stick bug, appearing to be one thing when, in fact, they're another. Generally, as a society we hate it when someone is "fake," and, ... Continue Reading »
“But” Nothing! The Worst Word Isn’t “Can’t,” It’s “But”
"But"nothing! Forget about eliminating the word "can't" from your vocabulary. It's "but" that'll really throw you off course! It's popular now to attack "can't" as a psychological obstacle to achievement.There's nothing you "can't" do. Never say "can't." The word "can't" just isn't in your vocabulary. If you believe you "can't ... Continue Reading »
Oh, To Die Laughing
I hope I die laughing. Think of it. When you're laughing, nothing is quite so bad as you were thinking it was. You can't hate when you're laughing. You can't worry, fear, argue, be paranoid, sullen, pouty, crestfallen, cynical, or anything negative when you're laughing. I'm always saying that being human is a superpower, and the ability to laugh, ... Continue Reading »