Monthly Archives: August 2023

We all have grand ideas and suggestions for how to improve things. We like to talk about how if we were in charge or if we had the power or were in that situation, then we would do whatever it is this way. We do this all the time: at work – in our relationshipsContinue reading “Talk vs. Work”

Running our mouths is a serious problemfor us humans. We get going and it is like our lips and the logical and empathetic parts of our brains become disconnected. We don’t think about what we are saying or how we are saying it or the audience members of our listeners. We want to share ourContinue reading “Zip it.”

We like being right and generally our way of doing things is infinitely better than alternatives. We rile up when some one dare criticize our idea or pretend to be “listening” when someone is giving us alternative ideas or counsel then go about our business. When it comes to being right, we often like toContinue reading “Eyes vs. Ears”

This world often feels like it’s spinning out of control. Hate and strife are everywhere. Back biting, cruelty, and meanness erode society and relationships. Every where you look there seems to be unhappiness and discontent which breeds bitterness, envy, and hate. And, hate leads to strife and chaos and death. The reality is every sinceContinue reading “Love vs. Hate”

I like to try new things and dabble in others to see if I’d like them. I like new fun experiences. So for example, evey time I hike up a mountain I want to go just a little higher, littler farther, engage it a little more risky business because I mean that’s where the bestContinue reading “Hatred of Evil”