Monthly Archives: May 2010

Redefining Wealth – an idea for you, business, and the world

Because you have been down there Neo. You know that road. You know exactly where it ends. And I know that’s not where you want to be. – The Matrix (movie) It seems to me that a redefinition of wealth … Continue reading →

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May 31, 2010 | Posted in Culture and Civilization, Personal and Spiritual, Work

Memorial Day Thoughts for the Future

1.  For those of you reading this who do not live in the United States, today is a national holiday for us called Memorial Day.  The intention is to honor all of the men and women who fought and died … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2010 | Posted in Culture and Civilization, Local community, business, government

Ribbons of Possibility

When you go to let it all come out… what happens? What spews forth? Is it crocodile rock or crocodile tears? It’s full canopies of verdant green mist clinging in the air like a fine veil draped over a bride … Continue reading →

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May 29, 2010 | Posted in Personal and Spiritual, Poems

Amazing Moments Happen Offline

Two days ago I was having a coaching session at an outdoor table on our downtown mall. In the middle of our discussion, while the client was talking, there was a sudden and incredibly loud smashing sound on our table. … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2010 | Posted in Local community, business, government, Personal and Spiritual

Self-Improving Communication Skills

When you are speaking during conversation, story telling, small group presentation (10 or less people), meetings, or telling a joke – pay attention to when you lose the people to whom you are speaking.  There’s a valuable lesson there. You can tell … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2010 | Posted in Household, Local community, business, government, Personal and Spiritual, Work

I think it’s possible for you to…

… love your work (almost) every moment of every day … be the best at something … contribute and give back to society on your terms … be at complete peace … create and foster an amazing community for yourself … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2010 | Posted in Personal and Spiritual

The Art of Letting Things Breathe

There is a subtle art, observable throughout the natural world, of letting things breathe.  Letting something breathe means that it is given the space it needs to naturally unfold.  It is not forced.  It implies patience, confidence, and trust.  Allowing … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Powerful Communication, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

My Integrated Philosophy and Its Symbol

Thank you for joining me at my new virtual home.  I look forward to continuing and elevating the conversation with each of you.  As you will see by looking around the site, I have set my sights on some future … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized

Fear Less

The human mind conspires to make you fearful; Fearful of so many things – death, poverty, being unloved or unwanted, being alone, not mattering, not knowing or being less intelligent than others.  These fears project outwardly in how we view … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Ignorance is Bliss?

Ignorance is bliss if you’re in bliss while ignorant.  If you live a happy and content life while not being aware of the problems around you… then yes ignorance is bliss. If you are living in ignorance but you are … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living