Monthly Archives: August 2010

How we dismiss dreams and why we shouldn’t

Last night I attended a dream interpretation talk by Len Worley, a writer/speaker/therapist/rolfer/dream worker and Charlottesville resident. Now, regardless of how serious a person you consider yourself, no doubt you have dreams. Sometimes those dreams are magical, fantastical, sexual, and … Continue reading →

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August 31, 2010 | Posted in Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Making the world go faster to make us… happy?

Up until perhaps the 1950s the industrial revolution was providing some sense of greater happiness to the populace of the US. Our companies created more things, maximized outputs for the inputs and paid us more money and gave us more … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Some commuting math

Several months ago a good friend was considering switching jobs – taking one final position before retiring.  At the time she was commuting 25 miles to her job each way but it was on busy streets or freeways.  The commute … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Money and Value, Simple Living Ideas

Lots of Answers, Way More Questions

How do you express what you know? You communicate your beliefs through how you live, how you interact, and what you say.  The rest of the world can see and feel who you are through these expressions.  It’s good to … Continue reading →

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August 28, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Questions

When Paralyzed by Big, Take Action in Small

You are an artist of life – we all are.  I have talked deeply with enough people to know that most, nearly all, of us have a life in mind that we are trying to build.  For some of us … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2010 | Posted in Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries

Like an Iceberg, Your Strength is Beneath the Surface

You are an iceberg. With an iceberg, what we see on the surface is only 10% of the actual mass.  90% of the mass of the iceberg is beneath the surface. With a human, we are essentially our thoughts manifested … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

What does an Ideal World look like?

I ask this question a good bit.  It turns out that if you want to make the world a better place, it is helpful to know what it is you’re working toward.  ALL motivational speakers, business and success gurus will … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Questions

Addicted to (Helping You Have) Powerful Experiences

I find nothing more exciting in life than experiencing powerful moments. Perhaps you are like this as well. I look around and see plenty of adrenalin junkies – snowboarding, big wave surfing, skydiving. It seems there is also a variation … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Worry Not for Their Well-Being, for They Will Be

“In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy…” – Bobby McFerrin In the process of letting go, I remind myself to release the thoughts of concern for my loved ones. … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

What’s Coming Next: A Call to Action

You haven’t heard from me much over the past couple of weeks.  I’ve been doing some deep thinking about my intention behind this blog and my coaching business.  There are so many things to say it’s difficult to put them … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living