Just because I can
Just because I can – I will. Just because I can I must find a way. Just because I can I have a responsibility to … Just because I can it would be letting myself down not to … Just because I can means that I have choices to make. Just because I can let [...]
Finding Out What You Need
Finding out what you need may sound like a simple thing. However, if you really stop to think about it, you may discover that there are times when you really don’t know what you want, let alone what you need. Finding out what you need means there are times when you will have to endure [...]
Life’s Lessons Often Come From Others
Each one of us is on his or her own journey in this adventure of life. Life is purposeful under all of the materialistic and pursuits of distraction. It is a journey of evolution. It is the walk of the path toward enlightenment for those who choose it. There are lessons everywhere in life. But, [...]
Fat Power
There is, as most of us well know, this predominant and predictable culturally-sanctioned prejudice against those of us who are fat. Please do not be offended if you are, like I am, fat, by my use of the word fat. I just have a problem with being referred to as overweight because no one can [...]
Civilization’s Cornerstone: Kindness – from the book “Triumph From Failure: Lessons from Life for Business Success” by Alistair McAlpine and Kate Dixey
Kindness is the fuel of civilization, politeness and courtesy its etiquette, its formalities, and dignity its aim. Civilization is about responsibility for your own actions, and it is about tolerating other people’s actions. One person trying to accept another’s habits is the essence of civilization. Kindness typically reserved for the home and loved ones can [...]
Just Because
Just because things are stressful doesn’t mean you aren’t getting anywhere. Just because you are in pain doesn’t mean you can’t know joy. Just because you are alone doesn’t mean you are not connected. Just because you want or need more doesn’t mean this moment doesn’t offer you enough. It is enough right now because [...]
Reflect on the Power of One
If you haven’t already begun to do so, reflect on the power of one. You are one individual. You have the power of one at your finger tips. You have the power of one seated in the centre of your soul. It is palpable when you take the time to practice mindfulness and to process [...]
The Power To Choose
The power to choose is an awesome responsibility. The power to choose is a tremendous source of personal empowerment. Everything we do, think, and feel involves the power to choose. Many people end up feeling like the victims of their own thoughts and feelings, not to mention life situations and past choices that yielded unexpected [...]
