Category Archives: Communication

Such Sweet Sorrow

Posted on January 19, 2022 by admin

I’ve never enjoyed saying goodbye. At least not to people I’ve grown close to. I’m pretty good at coming up with the right words and speaking from my heart. That doesn’t mean I enjoy it, especially if it’s someone I … Continue reading →

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The Value of Playing Games

Posted on January 12, 2022 by admin

Games can be a great way to foster community and civility between people. Even though there is a competitive aspect since nobody likes to lose, there’s still something liberating about playing games. You’re free to act silly, say and do … Continue reading →

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Reviewing My 2021 Goals

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

Last year, I set a number of goals that I hoped to accomplish in 2021. It’s time to revisit those goals and see how I did. Let’s take a look. Finish my first book. I have several books that I … Continue reading →

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A Few Things I’ve Learned About Teaching

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

Last week I shared what I’ve learned about being a good student. This time I’ll share what I’ve learned about being a good teacher. I’ve never taught in schools and, aside from a few times I’ve been paid to teach … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Pride

Posted on November 10, 2021 by admin

It seems there’s always a missing piece of the puzzle for me. The one I’ve discovered most recently was pride. How it hid from me, worked all kinds of trouble behind the scenes, and what I’ve done about it since. … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged anger, control, David Hawkins, ego, emotions, feelings, freedom, Letting Go, peace, personal freedom, pride, strength, The Danger of Pride | 1 Comment

My Ongoing Experiment

Posted on October 6, 2021 by admin

I first thought of and completed my letting go experiment a little over a month ago. There are a number of things I’d like to say about how it’s impacted my life since then. Before that, I’ll describe it in … Continue reading →

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Putting the Pieces Together

Posted on September 22, 2021 by admin

Unsolved problems keep coming back up. This is true from the individual level all the way through the global level. So many problems remain unsolved because one or more parts of any given problem are being ignored. In far too … Continue reading →

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One Year of Letting Go

Posted on September 1, 2021 by admin

It’s been a little more than a year now since I started letting go consistently. What has happened for me in that time? More than I can cover in a blog post but I’ll share some of the major highlights … Continue reading →

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Judgments and Stories

Posted on August 18, 2021 by admin

I do my best to avoid judging the emotions I feel throughout the day. On my best days, I apply this to other people as well. It’s easy to make quick judgments, especially when someone does something I dislike. When … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts on Echo Chambers

Posted on August 11, 2021 by admin

Crucial Conversations talks a lot about the feeling of safety in communication. Where there’s not a feeling of safety, communication is largely absent. Some people may still speak to each other by way of yelling, making insults, and mocking each … Continue reading →

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