How would you answer this question? Maybe with your name and occupational? Perhaps with a regional descriptor (Northerner, Southerner, European)? Perhaps with a physical description, or marital status? You might even include organizational, religious or political affiliations! But, Who am I (or you), really? At a very basic level I might say I am …
The Miracle of We
Ken Wilber’s phrase “miracle of we” has always struck me as a beautiful description of our cherished relationships. Think about people who are the “we” in your life! There is electricity in those relationships. That’s the energy of spirit! What is the first thing you do when getting together with old grade-school friends? If you’re …
More Than Molecules
Before going further, there is something about MBS (Mind-Body-Spirit) balance that I need to address. When speaking of body or mind, meaning is straight forward. Everyone relates to their own thoughts and bodily sensations. Spirit though, is a different matter. Therefore, I need to define what I mean when using that term. Spirit is energy …
A Question of Balance
In my last post I wrote about the importance of balancing mind-body-spirit (MBS) to achieve well-being. Nature provides a good example of the importance of balance. I confess to being a data nerd. My family will attest to that. When we bought our lake cabin back in 1999 I took a blank journal and marked …
The Beginning
We spend a lifetime trying to shape the outcomes of our life, only to discover that the most important things in life are often beyond our control. When things go well we are happy and when things go badly we are sad, which explains why we spend so much time trying to control outcomes. The …
Towards A Life Well-Lived 