You know, some folks spend their whole life looking for something that never arrives. “When I finally get that part done I can enjoy my life!” They seek happy circumstances and pleasantness but it never seems to show up. They wish for another place, another climate, another house, another job, meanwhile disliking what they already…
Now you know as the world’s foremost purveyor of the importance of thought, albeit self disclosed, the topic of thought has always intrigued me. It is literally the difference between a good and a bad life. It is the only thing in this world that you can control. It is the gatekeeper to your heart…
Enjoy your life. Enjoy your life. Enjoy your life. What could be more unusual than having a life and not enjoying it! What sinister events occurred in secret managing to whisk away our enthusiasm for living and replace it with a litany of self imposed rules and standards. I should clarify. There is certainly nothing…
Do you remember when you were young and people told you to look on the bright side? No, not the Monty Python version. It was these deep pithy sayings that carried a lot of weight. So much depth. So much meaning, yet forever lost in a young person’s mind. Those older folks were trying to…
These are certainly some turbulent times we find ourselves in. There’s this manufactured divide with walls and beliefs and all or nothing logic; where if you are one thing you are ten things. It’s an odd time to be an American. It’s like you can see things going dreadfully south but there is nothing you…
As we all continue faithfully on in our quest for happiness, it becomes apparent that much of the happiness we do not enjoy is a result of not doing something properly or else rehearsing thinking errors or even making improper use of our time. Tonight, therefore, is all about time and how you use it.…
What is reality? What is your reality? Is there a difference? It seems like the answer should be simple, right? Reality is often defined as, “the world or the state of things as they actually exist…” When we define our reality, it would seem plausible that my reality would be the same as your reality…
The New Year is upon us and we enjoy that temporal landmark that offers the promise of making something better in our lives.And, if we are honest, we know it must be possible to reach the dreams we have set for ourselves. Inside, maybe deep inside, our heart tugs at us to make a change…
Well, it’s Christmas season and many family members are flying into town to hang out for the holidays.And, like most families, there are going to be relatives that don’t get along. You will endure the one sibling that has always annoyed you. The obnoxious aunt. The uber-religious lady. The squabbling, the fights, the strong opinions…
Recently, I decided to produce the audio version of my book, “Just Some Good Thoughts…” I hired the most excellent narrator who masterfully wove his voice into my narrative. As part of the publishing project, I needed to listen to the audio files and suggest edits if needed. As I listened to the chapters, I…