Why Do We Act Against Our Own Interests?

Why do we do things over and over again, even when we know they may work against our own best interests? Fear is a powerful F-Factor in people's lives. It can keep us repeating patterns we've outgrown, holding onto what no longer serves us, or choosing what feels familiar simply because the … [Read more...]

When Did Life Become a Race Against the Clock?

Speed - Habit or Necessity? We live in a culture that treats constant momentum as evidence that we're doing life correctly. Faster response = faster results = more productivity. More information...more decisions. Keep moving, keep accomplishing, keep up. But nature doesn't operate that way. … [Read more...]

Let Joy Have a Turn

Although my birthday prompted the reflection, joy doesn’t belong to one month, one celebration, or one season of life. Any month of the year can be lived in moments of joy if we are willing to notice and welcome them. July is my birthday month, which always gives me a reason to pause and take stock … [Read more...]

Have The Courage to Be Unimpressed

One of the reasons movies are so powerful For a couple of hours, movies make fiction feel real. Then the credits roll, the lights come up, and we return to reality. Often our minds remind us - it was only a story. Life isn't always so accommodating. In my … [Read more...]

You Don’t Need More Control, You Need More Clarity

We all need to clear clutter out of our lives. At home, I clean out closets, cupboards, the refrigerator, drawers, office space - whatever has become crowded, stale, or unnecessary. It’s part of life. Unless you’re a hoarder, and I’m assuming you’re not, clearing physical space is natural. But I … [Read more...]