Podcast Episode 82: We have been freed from chattel slavery a very long time ago. People, however, are still not free. Many are wage slaves. But, this is a personal choice. With effort, you can be free — a hero, not a victim.
Nature is our friend
We are becoming more and more distant from nature. This is not an overstatement but, rather sadly, the truth. In North America, over 85% of the population now lives in cities; in Europe, it is much the same. What are the consequences of this distance? The First World is certainly growing distant from its center and roots.
Continue reading Nature is our friendPodcast Episode 81: How’s your imagination doing? Please join me on an imagination- refresher exercise. We will start by being spies!
Podcast Episode 80: What if you could “throw it all away” and start your life anew? The ideal answer is I would not have to change anything because I am already doing what I love. But this is seldom the case.
I must learn to focus
We all hear that the world is an interesting and exciting place. This is even more true today with the advent of the Internet. We are washed over with a never-ending stream of information and ideas, of course, not all good. So, the quest becomes to make sense of the endless stream of knowledge. It is not an easy task.
Continue reading I must learn to focusPodcast Episode 79: We are truly bombarded with negativity on an ongoing basis. This is, however, not an honest depiction of life. The average human being experiences a safe and good life. This unfortunately can easily be colored by the media induced dystopia that we are subjected to. We must look for the positive and the joyful in our daily lives.
Podcast Episode 78: Subscribe to the concept of a new beginning. There is excitement when you commence. There is a chance of adventure and, ultimately, success. You never have to be a victim because there is always the opportunity of change.
How do I find my values?
How do I find my values? (1) What values should I live by? As we age, this becomes a more complex question. Initially, our parents give us our values: study hard, be a good student — achieve! We relax somewhat as our friends become more dominant and important. We must conform, fit in, and become attractive and “cool.” Thus, we are suspended in a time of deep comfort and safety.
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