Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true. ~Demosthenes What is self-deception? How can you deceive yourself? Simply stated, self-deception is about unawareness. It is the thoughts that we hide from ourselves. If … Continue reading
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Life lessons we could all learn
The more you know, the better decisions you make Sometimes we make very bad decisions. It is because we often make decisions based on who we are right now. So when the decisions are bad, we end up learning valuable … Continue reading
March 11, 2012
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Judging character for a long term commitment
The beginning of a relationship can be very exciting. That excitement energizes us where we want to spend all of our free time getting to know our partner. To truly know someone takes time. The time you spend apart is … Continue reading
Your identity and your life
Do you know yourself? Do you know who you are, how you feel, your dreams and purpose? Suprisingly, many people do not. Instead they drift through life, following inertia, following other people’s plans. They often go with the path of … Continue reading
Who’s rainbow are you chasing?
“A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one’s own path, not chasing after the dreams of others.” ~Chin-Ning Chu You have heard of the mid-life crisis, or people taking time to “find themselves”. What is … Continue reading
Empathy in our lives
One of the most important skills in life to create harmonious relationships, reduce stress and enhance emotional awareness is empathy. Being empathetic requires skill and can be tricky at times. When you relate to another persons feelings and needs, you build … Continue reading
Guiding principles of morality
It sometimes takes some hard knocks in life before you understand certain things. Without guiding principles you have no moral compass. When you have no moral compass, all paths seem to be of equal value. When you can’t distinguish the difference … Continue reading
October 22, 2011
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What is generosity of spirit?
When someone describes someone as being generous of spirit what exactly does that mean? There are words that describe this. A Yiddish word, Mensch. A good lot, a gem. A person who is generous of spirit is generally considered a … Continue reading
Do you compromise your integrity?
Do you sometimes feel like your life is a mess? You are stressed out and unhappy but you cannot pinpoint why? Or perhaps you know you are doing everything the way it should be done but still feel stressed and … Continue reading