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Evil Shades of Gray“No Man Choose Evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks.” -Mary Wollstonecraft When I first read this quote, it made me think deeply about empathy and the perspective of others. I see…

Connected Disconnection In RelationshipsEveryone knows that men are from Mars or women are from Venus. There’s a reason why that book was so popular. Today there’s a very real need for this idea of reconnection because we live in a state of connected…

The Great Paradox of WorkLike many things in life, the instrumental perspective is responsible for both individual and business accomplishment and ineffectiveness at the same time. As expressed by David Whyte in his book The Heart Aroused, “work, paradoxically, does not ask enough of…

Be It Before You Become It“You’ve got to be it before you can become it.”- Nick Saban There’s a belief that you magically reach a certain level of achievement or excellence, then the rest of what is necessary will emerge. I will be great then….…

Dealing with Chaos and Brain GapsOne of the challenges that we all face is that the world is chaotic and increasing complex to the point where our minds simply cannot process or make sense of all the information and stimulation that is coming our way.…

Old, Simple PrinciplesC.S. Lewis wrote in one of his teachings, “Christ did not come here to preach a brand new form of morality… really great moral teachers never introduce new moralities…. People need to be reminded more often than they need to…

Be Objective When Evaluating YourselfSometimes we all need to evaluate what we’ve been doing to determine we need to do to get better. This involves viewing your current lifestyle choices from an objective standpoint and asking yourself the questions of did they produce the…

Staying Younger, LongerMany of us are looking for ways to stay young and although we can’t stop the clock, it seems there is a way to fight the aging process with a few lifestyle changes. According to new research, part of the…

Starting the Week with PurposeI’d like to present a set of intentional and mindful practices to add vibrancy and fulfillment to your week. Let’s break down and expand on each suggestion: 1. Set Weekly Goals: On Sunday night, take a moment to reflect and…

Am I Inadequate?“We’re all imperfect and we all have needs. The weak usually do not ask for help, so they stay weak. If we recognize that we are imperfect, we will ask for help and we will pray for the guidance necessary…

How Gut Bacteria Impacts Your Body WeightMaybe you’ve been trying to lose weight without positive results, but it’s never too late to get in shape. Unfortunately, most of the advice on the internet promising quick and easy results can be unhelpful and even misleading. So, if…

Wisdom Without Struggle? Is it possible?All parents want their children to have the wisdom they have without having to experience the pain and struggle that they’ve had to endure to gain that knowledge. I’ve known many successful and accomplished people. Almost all of them have…

Modeling an Open Letter to Fear“Dearest Fear: Creativity and I are about to go on a road trip together. I understand you’ll be joining us, because you always do. I acknowledge that you believe you have an important job to do in my life, and…

The Need for Self Knowledge in BusinessBusiness leaders are subject to the same developmental consequences that affect all of us. The impact of their early compromises, beliefs, and mental models of their own lives is undeniable to the sophisticated mind. In addition, they are also affected…

Losing Fear: Using the Heart-Brain to Captain Your ShipBy identifying and confronting our fears, we can break free from the confining courtyard of inhibition and pave the way for continued success. Here are three essential steps that will help guide you through the process of removing fear and…

Our Core Needs for HappinessI had my eyes opened in relationship to happiness and joy. I have been member of a men’s group that meets weekly. I joined the group when I was 29 years old and most of the gentlemen were in their…