sorting
I like to sort things out. The needs from the hurts. Where does it all come from. So you might not get your needs met. That’s one thing. Not the end of the world. In fact, yo
more reasons
There was a billboard sort of sign in the Mission some years ago. It read “17 Reasons Why”. It was on Mission and 17th, above what is now “Thrift Town”. It
our actions reflect our values ??
Is it really true that our actions reflect our values? It turns out that it is not always true. When you aren’t fire-walking or otherwise acting in alignment with your hi
john welwood and the human predicament
I was into the perspective of David Schnarch for a while. I still keep his perspective about a solid self, but now I think he’s missing two key elements. First, he dismisses
the reversal of desire
And to continue the theme of procrastination, Here’s the link to a video about what is called “The Reversal of Desire” Enjoy the perspective of Phil Stutz (and hi
strange ways we change
When will you stop doing something, whether it is arguing with someone, getting down on yourself, or drinking? When you don’t want to any more. When you have had enough. When
six things
Somehow I came upon this trick from this site: The Six Most Important Things If you want to wrangle that “to-do” list, give this a try: List of Six (6) most important t
spiritual bypassing
Spiritual Bypassing is a term that John Welwood coined in 1984. I see many people who aspire to be kind and non-reactive. So far so good. But they don’t integrate the parts t
in spite of
Below is a link to the article I came across. I like how outrageous it is, with ridiculous terminology to describe people, and I also like the honesty. It’s a relief. S
How to love yourself if you don’t love others?
You know. Your heart knows. – from Burt Harding It’s probably why you are still here.