The Alternative to Control
Where we don’t trust the future, the universe, or others, we try awfully hard to control or avoid (and avoid is really another form of …
The Magic and the Mundane
Like a well-trimmed sailboat, we best balance on the edge between all magic and all mundane. Seeking to be all magic defeats the purpose of …
Your Future Self Wants You to Know
Your future self wants you to know It will always work out, even when it looks like it is not working out. As it works …
Dismal vs. Simple Action
There are two kinds of action: dismal and simple. Dismal action is what you do when you feel bad. It is the sort of action …
Productive. Seriously?
In my life, I just wait and watch. I know that the decision will be made in its own time, so I let go of …
We External Processors
Some of us are external processors: we don’t know what we think until we hear ourselves say it. We are very good at generating new …
Feel Good Despite
Have you noticed how others can set our mood? If another person is having a bad day, we can take it on, a little or …
The Road Out
All of us want to move away from fear and toward joy. We are pre-wired for it. Our problem is that we unwittingly believe that …
Seeing Improvement
There are two ways to visualize continuous improvement. One way is as a steady march. The other is a spiral. Which visualization represents the better …
No Regrets
Never regret missed opportunities. Despite what you may have believed, they say nothing about what’s coming. You get as many kicks at the can as …