Humans are complex. Each having their own emotions, perceptions, opinions, and desires. Yet through all of those colors and complexities there are underlying threads in humanity. Ones that if pulled, sniped, smited, or pulled will have a predictable outcome. One of these common threads is a desired to be heard. How do you hear others…

When you get excited about something, and a part of your soul sings, make time for that thing. Maybe it’s volunteering at a museum, puzzling, reading, or simply doing nothing. The joys of life that you delight in, they’re special. Being intentional in your pursuit is a catalyst for building more joy in your life….

Typically, I don’t read many poems. But I found the below to be an interesting read, and one worth sharing. Tis The Set Of The Sail by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) But to every mind there openeth,A way, and way, and away,A high soul climbs the highway,And the low soul gropes the low,And in between…

Most of us make it through life by coping not changing. We rearrange what we do but somehow the core problems are never completely addressed. – Inside Out, Dr. Larry Crabb To translate the above in Scottish, “Every man dies, not every man truly lives.” What is the price of going through life rearranging instead…

In the Power Of Habit, Charles Duhigg breaks down what makes a habit: que, routine, reward. One habit I have is to turn to the internet to answer my questions. This isn’t necessarily bad. But when those questions get bigger like: What elements should I look for in a friend? The internet isn’t often the…