Monthly Archives: October 2011

Over and Over Again

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

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

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

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…

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

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

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

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 →

Posted in Friends, Life, People

“Three Good Things”

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

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.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

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…

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

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

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

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?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

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

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

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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