We enjoy a holiday, especially one that is predicated on some spiritual or philosophical meaning. It affords us the time — superficially, at least — to pause and reflect. Serious reflection, however, is increasingly less accessible.
Continue reading ReflectionPodcast Episode 175: When we learn to honestly communicate, we will end war and division. I must start by communicating with myself and then with others. It all begins with me.
Podcast Episode 174: Vivaciousness is a gift we can give ourselves and others. This approach to life makes consciousness just a little more exciting and fulfilling.
Make life an adventure
We are told, “I create my world. The quality of my thoughts determines the way I ultimately see life.” If this is so, then why not make life an adventure? Nothing is predetermined. All is possible — “the good, the bad, and the ugly.” (1) More importantly, I can move forward toward the reality I desire, the existence I want now and in the future, “given my givens.” (2)
Continue reading Make life an adventurePodcast Episode 173: Our faith in ourselves and in God, Gaia, or the Universe, we give us the necessary spiritual, physical, and philosophical strength to live life as a great adventure.
A positive first impression
We live in a world of images. All are external to ourselves. Nonetheless, style and elegance are associated with social hierarchy and advancement. It is a reality, however, distant from my own interior life. I live in my head. How then does one integrate the external self with the hidden beauty within? This is especially true when I first meet you. How do I first impress?
Continue reading A positive first impressionPodcast Episode 172: When you are not understood, you must try harder. Societal peace will only come about through good intentions and empathy for the other.
Toxic People
Most human beings strive to achieve a modicum of happiness in their lives. This is an ongoing and difficult task. We seek the positive in others, for it makes life just a little better, a little more hopeful.
Continue reading Toxic PeoplePodcast Episode 171: To maintain your health, you simply need a routine of walking, or the gym. The key point, as you age, is to continue to be active and not sedentary.
You don’t have to ever grow old
Why do we get old? We don’t; it is quite literally up to me and my perception of the world, my state of consciousness. Most certainly, my body will age with time. I will physically advance in years. But the mind, if I choose, will stay young, curious, and vibrant. For the youth of today, there will be no old age in the traditional sense. The prevailing view is that you are slowly worn out by work, like an old machine; you retire, have some fleeting moments of joy, and you die. Potentially, for the post-Millennials, due to modern medical advances, there will only be life and more life. This is the ideal, unfortunately.
Continue reading You don’t have to ever grow old