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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Over and Over Again
Becoming involved in recent months in a seemingly “normal” relationship lends sharp contrast to some in my past. In retrospect I now can easily see I have had a penchant to allow some women into my life who were what … Continue reading
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A Little Richer These Days
In recent times I made a remark similar to “when it comes to relationships I think I am up to about age 16 now”. In the majority of settings of my life I am a mature and successful man, but … Continue reading
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Like the Misty Rains…
Sometimes precise explanation, clear reasoning and crisp logic have little advice to lend. When thought can be put aside or at least ignored to a large extent, the best way forward is almost always to be found in my heart, gut, intuition, spirit … Continue reading
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Letting Go
For much of my life I was one of those men women need to be a bit wary of. I don’t believe I was ever a truly bad guy, well not too bad anyway. Rather I was driven by unresolved … Continue reading
“Three Good Things”
Once upon a time I believed achieving happiness was the purpose of my life. Experience has since taught the pursuit of happiness actually leads to a good deal of unhappiness. My vantage point of today tells me happiness is actually … Continue reading
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No Guarantees, No Time Outs, No Second Chances.
My Mother imparted very little wisdom to me in my growing up years. A person can’t give their children what they don’t have themself. Mostly I learned from her what not to do. I know she meant no harm, but the legacy … Continue reading
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When We Have Practiced Good Actions…
One reason that has made change in my life so challenging is explained in part by what psychologists say is the primary response to thinking of change: FEAR. In a book called “This year I will…”, Andy Ryan, an expert … Continue reading
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The Jewel is in the Lotus
One of the lessons of wisdom my years have taught me is “you find what you go looking for”. Looking back from a perspective of today it is relatively easy to see the times I proved true something Buddha said: … Continue reading
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You Want The Truth?
Just below are borrowed words I found on-line by an unknown author. Line by line it rings real and true for me. I am in a period of renewal: a time of joy, understanding and change. I can feel myself maturing and growing as the seasons … Continue reading
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Whimsical to Imagine
Last night I spent several hours listening to records. That’s right I said “records” meaning “LP’s”, “vinyl”, “albums”, etc. Remember those? I am not stuck in the past and exhibit that by my large CD collection and several thousand digital … Continue reading
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