The Illusion of Objectivity

  A widely held belief (mostly in the western world) is objectivity is good and should be cultivated, whereas subjectivity is bad and should be avoided.  Actually, the opposite is… Read More

To the Rescue

Some years ago, during a difficult period of time, I experienced episodes of low mood, characterized by inertia, weightiness, and malaise.  These low moods also brought a sense of futility… Read More

Suddenly, A Beaver

Back in the late 1980s, I bought a lake property with several acres attached.  The extra acreage was heavily wooded with maple, oak, basswood, poplar, sumac, and other deciduous trees… Read More

The Hideaway

  I remember as a young boy of age 8 or 9, the thrill of building a “fort.”  One fort, in particular, stands out in my mind.  I grew up… Read More

Noisy, Rude and Reckless

The day after Thanksgiving I invited my neighbor over in the evening for a glass of red wine and some cheese and crackers.  He is a relatively new neighbor who… Read More

On the Road Again

  A Satisfied Mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it’s so… Read More
Zen Tranquility

An Untroubled Mind

In my previous post, “The Only Mistake You Make,” I wrote about judgment and learning to suspend judgment as a step toward relinquishing it.  Suspending judgment is equivalent to being… Read More

Lesson Learned

This morning I went on a walk with a long-time friend who also happens to be a very successful businessman.  As we walked, we got into a discussion about some… Read More