“Nothing endures but change” – Herclitus It could be said that we live in an age of change. One simply has to look at technology in recent years and the change will be evident. When I was growing up we marveled at things like: cordless phones, Nintendo and VCRs. We came from the day when…
Category: Inspiration
“C’est la vie” on a Russian Christmas
Today for me is Christmas. Yes, that is correct. In Russia, on January seventh, everyone celebrates Rozhdestvo or the birth of Christ. It is a time of rest and relaxation after the lively, fun, and hectic New Years celebration. One of the things I like to do on quiet holidays like Christmas, is reminisce about…
Victoria Soto – A True Hero
After watching the horrific events of Sandy Hook Elementary on the news, I was deeply touched by the inspiring story of Victoria Soto, a true hero. In response to her story, YouTuber Denver Saunders made a masterful video exhorting everyone to shun the evil of the killer and focus on the goodness of Victoria Soto: “This…
Your Compliment Board
I love the personality of a coffee shop. I’ve grown to adore the cozy feeling of the atmosphere that resides within a coffee shop. It feels as if I’m at home. The local artist’s masterpieces hang on the wall in a scattered array of vibrant colors as the aroma of coffee drifts through the air….
Grieving
“There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.” (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) As mental health professional I have had so many mixed feelings the last few days. The murders of children in China and Newport, CT have had a profound affect on me and many others. I have loved seeing the topic of…
The Fire of Prometheus
Have you experienced the fire of Prometheus? According to Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus created man out of clay and taught them to walk uprightly as the Gods. But at that time, the Gods considered man to be an animal; men were creatures without the gift of fire, which made their earth a cold, dark, and…
The Power of Thought!
Two amazing quotes on the power of thought: “As a being of power, intelligence, and the master of his own thoughts, a man holds the key to every situation, to make his life what he chooses it to be. When he discovers the divine power within his soul, he can lead his life to a…
Mind Traps: Redlining (part 1)
I wanted to do a series of posts to introduce some “Mind Traps” or ways our mind, and our fixed bias, can play tricks on us. Some of these mind traps are so simple but with the slightest of ease become deadly. In his article , “Deadly Mind Traps”, Jeff Wise outlines six ways in which we…
No Teacher As Great as Mother Earth
From ANASAZI Foundation: “There is much to be learned in the world around us—far more than we normally comprehend. The ancients knew this well—most particularly the wise teachers among them—those who, in the Navajo tongue, were called “Anasazi. “These wise teachers understood well that no man is as wise as Mother Earth. She has witnessed…