Against self criticism and the 4-day weekend

One of the rarest and most functional capacities is the capacity to allow… without resistance. Resistance uses a lot of energy, mostly the energy that you need to become successful, to do the right thing, to be well, and to … Continue reading

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Why is rape so traumatic, while sex is so commonplace?

modern slavery numbers countriesWhy is rape so traumatic, while sex is so commonplace? Why is slave labor so traumatic, while working is so natural to us. If you have ever been pinned down, not able to free yourself… If you have ever been … Continue reading

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The unexpected results of positive thinking

positive-thinking-collageWhoever thought that the well-meaning positive thinking will become a prison and a sentence to a ‘no joy life’ for most who become a “practitioner” of it, about 80% of humanity at this time. Whether you know it or not, … Continue reading

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The most accurate predictor of success is…

unflappableI am quite unflappable… But enough is enough… and I am a little flapped… lol. I can feel the corners of my mouth pointing downward, and I am pouting a little. I screwed up… I did all the things I … Continue reading

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What’s the truth about you? Your health

trace mineralsTrace minerals… what do you need to know I have been doing these 90 essential nutrient evaluations for about a month now. Yesterday I had some time and tested a few people I know, clients, readers, friends, and emailed them … Continue reading

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Learning lessons the hard way… or the easy way… Part 2

thought experimentThe brilliance in the movie, “It’s a wonderful life” is that the angel creates a thought experiment what the world would be like if our hero hadn’t been born. Thought experiments are uniquely human: animals don’t do thought experiments. The … Continue reading

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You don’t know what you don’t know and You don’t even know there is something to know

types-of-underachieversFirst off: knowledge is grossly overrated. Why? Because knowledge without application, without skills is useless. It won’t make you money, it won’t make you slim, good company, or a better driver. We all grew up with the kind of education … Continue reading

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More on toughening up… and an exercise

comradery-through-hardshipMore on toughening up… When I first did the Landmark Forum (actually it was called The Forum in 1987) I remember, distinctly, experiencing, for the first time, that I am not alone. There was so much misery shared in that … Continue reading

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What if you have something blocking you from growing? The Seven Boulders principle

overcomingSome ten years ago I learned a valuable way of looking at making life meaningful, or living a meaningful life. The teacher suggested that we pick a horizon, a direction, and then look what’s blocking the way of getting there. … Continue reading

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What if you have something blocking you from growing? The Seven Boulders principle

Sometimes all you need is a tiny nudge… and you can go from unhappy to happy.

christmas-carol-25As you may know, I am doing my second round of the 67 steps. In step 13 Tai says something like this: if you are not happy, don’t throw everything away. It is possible that the unhappiness is due to … Continue reading

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Sometimes all you need is a tiny nudge… and you can go from unhappy to happy.