Tag Archives: wisdom

Invented Self vs. Real Self

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

Western philosophers have sought some pure and enduring touchstone of “I-ness” ever since Socrates began interrogating the citizens of Athens. He famously asserted that the unexamined life is not worth living—but left vague exactly what insights and actions such inquiry … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Son on Father’s Day

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

ORIGINALLY Posted on June 19, 2011 Dear Nick, Vivid in memory are the emotions I experienced just after you were born. The day after you arrived I wrote in a journal about the joy I felt, the gratefulness within for … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

There are stories from the American Civil War before a battle when the soldiers of one side would begin to sing and the opposing arm would then join in from the distance. Singing “Home Sweet Home” in unison was said … Continue reading →

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The Hungry Ghost

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

A hand clenched leaves no space for anything else. That thought has been taught to me repeatedly until it became accepted fact. When I rebel against life and grab on, wanting it to stay the way it is, nothing is … Continue reading →

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A Different Eventual Destination

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Every decision you make—every decision— is not a decision about what to do. It’s a decision about Who You Are. When you see this, when you understand it, everything changes. You begin to see life in a new way. All … Continue reading →

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Where Peace and Gratitude Multiply

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

When I step back a bit and take a broadened view I can see stirred into my thinking is not only what I consider completely rational. “Perception of future lack”, “conspicuous consumption” and even “low level greed” is mixed in … Continue reading →

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All Of You Are Right

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

“Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world” wrote German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. It’s so easy to think my take on things is the clearest view of reality when everyone has … Continue reading →

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Constant Process Of Discovery

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

One of my favorite catch phrases is “you find what you go looking for”. When I get a confused or disbelieving look I further explain “expect good and you’ll get it. Expect bad and it will rain crap on you … Continue reading →

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Life is a Course in Life

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Forgiveness is a powerful and affirmative part of our humanity. It should be differentiated from its close cousin, acceptance, which while important, is essentially, passive. For many, the healing power of forgiveness allows us to truly move on. A life … Continue reading →

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Newly Refocused to Clarity

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Failing to meet your true destiny is a tragic act of free will. Those dozen words from Anthon St. Maarten have been swimming around in my head since encountering them for the first time yesterday. I have since expanded the short … Continue reading →

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