Monthly Archives: July 2010

Theme: Note to self

After several months of writing, I realize that one theme of this blog is ‘notes to self.’  By this I mean that each post either 1) reminds me to act out what I write about or 2) helps me clarify … Continue reading →

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July 13, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Head Down. Look Around.

It’s easier to chart a path between where you are and where you want if you employ the Head Down – Look Around model.  Do this by alternating between putting your head down (pushing forward) and pausing to lift your … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

“Bear with me…” vs. “You with me?!”

In the Business of You, you will constantly find yourself in the position of providing customer service to your many “clients” (employees, employer, boss, family, etc).  At times you will find yourself up against some tough problems.  When you do, … Continue reading →

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July 11, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication

Sacred Sounds

In the depths of the soul, beneath the thought and realities of modern day there is a city, a world, a land of explorers. Artists of life, explorers of the subconscious, lovers of the realm. Push forth the boundaries of … Continue reading →

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July 9, 2010 | Posted in Poems

The Chalet – A Love Story

In the middle of my college experience I had a breakdown.  I realized that I was living in a fantasy world.   My parents paid for my bills, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after college and yet … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Simple Living Ideas

The Best Time and Place

Despite all of the troubles in the world- all of the pain you feel, all of the things that need fixing or improving, the communities that need mending, the relationships that need tending, the communication that needs improving, the children … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Selfish Altruism

I don’t believe that I have ever seen true altruism.  I’m not sure that it exists.  By this I mean that most times when people do a great deed or act for another – it makes them feel good as … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Scientific Self

Let’s say there’s something in your life that doesn’t quite feel right.  The best way to determine what is bothering you, to fix it or remove it from your life, and to build better results is to apply the scientific … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Raise Your Hand

Too much education is about teaching ‘the right answer.’  In class a teacher asks a question with the intention of getting the correct factual answer out of a student.  In many ways this discourages students from raising their hands for … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Manifest Your Vision, Lessons from a Plant

Like a flower, tree, or plant your vision for your life begins beneath the surface but grows strongest when exposed to the world. Hidden from sight but growing, forming, and taking shape It doesn’t despair that it hasn’t broken through … Continue reading →

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July 2, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living