Category Archives: Getting Along with Each Other

Building up and Tearing Down

Posted on February 2, 2022 by admin

Anyone can criticize bad ideas and most people do so. Some people do this to the point that they’ll tear down anyone else’s ideas, even if they’re good. A lot of these people never put up anything themselves, though, since … Continue reading →

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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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Hiding Emotions

Posted on January 5, 2022 by admin

Negative emotions can make major life changes difficult to handle. However, I find certain positive emotions can make things even more difficult. I don’t mean emotions such as excitement over new adventures, relief from getting out of a painful situation, … 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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Competing Visions

Posted on November 17, 2021 by admin

Ever since I was a little kid, there have been two visions of the world competing within me. Whichever one shapes my perceptions depends on how I feel at any given moment. I’ll describe them both in detail, starting with … 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 →

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What Would You Actually Do?

Posted on October 27, 2021 by admin

What would you do if you had lived during a past atrocity? It’s easy to imagine what you would have done in that situation but how accurate can you be in your assessment? After all, values change greatly over time … Continue reading →

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My Take on Trust

Posted on October 20, 2021 by admin

Trust is a very tricky thing for me. On the one hand, I generally trust people easily. Sometimes too much and too soon. On the other hand, a lot of occurrences in my life have made me quite suspicious at … Continue reading →

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