Finding the Right Place
About two years ago I started a rock garden with cacti and succulents. (The length of time from then until now is important to remember.) The feature photo for this… Read More
A Path to Fearlessness: The Five Truths
Some time ago, I was asked to give a presentation to a group of problem gamblers and accompanying family members, all of whom were participating in an outpatient treatment program… Read More
The Order of Things
The other day, a friend of mine told me he thought there were two kinds of people in the world–the chaotic and the orderly. He, being an orderly person, implied… Read More
The Only Mistake You Make
In today’s increasingly complex and divisive world, making decisions appears to be more difficult than ever. There seem to be so many shades of gray, that in order to maintain… Read More
What Makes Relationships Work?
I recently came across two very useful pieces of psychological research. Admittedly, a lot of psychological studies have little relevance or practical application to everyday living, but the findings of… Read More
What Happened to Wisdom?
(Artwork the courtesy of Karla Jean Gallagher. See more at www.missprintsandmasterpieces.com,) This past weekend we attended a large party for a friend’s 75th birthday. It was a surprise party and about… Read More
It’s a Breeze
As far back as I can remember I have always placed my bed near a window so I could enjoy the nighttime breeze. Even as a child, I remember insisting… Read More
Saying Yes
There is something very specific I encourage you to become aware of on a daily basis. How many times each day do you say “No” to life, and how often… Read More
From Betrayal to Trust
In a previous article, “Totally Confused About Everything,” I wrote about crises–their potential for damaging or healing, for regressing or growing. A betrayal of trust is one such defining moment… Read More
Anger–Fear Disguised?
The best way to write about anger is to begin with a story. Years ago before I retired, I was driving in the right lane on a thoroughfare in Fargo,… Read More