“Without knowing it, one day you burned your last CD.” -Internet Meme It’s true! I don’t remember the last one. Come to think of it, I have other examples like this: like dialing my last number on a rotary phone or opening that last car door with a key. It’s strange how commonplace features of …
Bad Influences
MJ and I have been married for nearly fifty years and until recently, never voted for the same candidate in National Elections. I bring this up because rising numbers of young people are reportedly divorcing due to political differences. Political ideology wasn’t a deal breaker when I was young. I don’t remember ever discussing politics …
A World of Possibilities
No one likes being vulnerable. I love music but feel anxious when the DJ starts at a wedding celebration. My wife, MJ, enjoys dancing, but I feel like a fool on the dance floor. I know that no one expects an old white guy to bust a move, but that doesn’t help. The fear of …
Values, Beliefs, and Listening To Grandma
For the past 5 months, I’ve posted draft chapters of my forthcoming book, The Secret Within. I’m probably about half-finished, which is a good time to pause and review. While doing that, weekly posts will cover some broader topics. ———————————————————— Values, Beliefs and Listening To Grandma This week, I’m thinking about my Grandmother, whom I …
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Chapter 20: The Importance of Questions
The Secret Within is a book I’m writing about the art of finding happiness and peace amidst personal difficulties. This is the 20th installment. Previous installments can be found here. ——————————————————— Chapter 20: The Importance of Questions What if the quality of your life depended not on the answers you find but on the questions …
The Secret Within: Chapter 19, Practicing Joy In Difficult Times
The Secret Within is a book I’m writing about the art of finding happiness and peace amidst personal difficulties. This is the nineteenth installment. Previous installments can be found here. ———————————————————— Joy can vanish under the weight of life, like a friend you never see anymore. Finding joy amidst personal struggles seems futile. Perhaps …
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The Secret Within: Chapter 18, Balancing Personal Energy
The Secret Within is a book I’m writing about the art of finding happiness and peace amidst personal difficulties. This is the Eighteenth installment. Previous installments can be found here. ————————————————————— 18. Balancing Personal Energy I’ve always been fascinated by the inner life. Even as a small child, I was awestruck by the mysterious realization …
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The Secret Within: Chapter 17, Grand Ecology
The Secret Within is a book I’m writing about the art of finding happiness and peace amidst personal difficulties. This is the 17th installment. Previous installments can be found here. ————————————————————— 17: Grand Ecology My artist brother is always looking for new subjects. Recently, a friend’s ’56 Chevy caught his attention. It’s a magnificent car, …
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The Secret Within: Chapter 16, Perspective
The Secret Within is a book I’m writing about the art of finding happiness and peace amidst personal difficulties. This is the sixteenth installment. Previous installments can be found here. ————————————————————— 16. Perspective After buckling the seat belt, I slowly backed the car out of the driveway and waved goodbye to Mom. She looked worried. …
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The Secret Within: Chapter 15, Silent Fitness: A Personal Perspective
The Secret Within is a book I’m writing about the art of finding happiness and peace amidst personal difficulties. This is the 15th installment. Previous installments can be found here. ——————————————————— Chapter 15, Silent Fitness: A Personal Perspective I have always been wary of standing against the current of a river. One never knows what …
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Towards A Life Well-Lived 