(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Ah, the comfort of certitude. It is a primary juice feeding the ego. It feels comforting, fortifying even, but creates an ever-shrinking view of what is possible. Why is that? The ego (an essential part of the…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) What is it like when you feel connected? To a person, a place, an event, a history? How do you know that you are connected? Hard to answer that in words. Experiencing connection is its own description…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Prudent is a sign of responsible adulthood. Kids are wild! By design. Testing the edges—and sometimes going beyond them—is useful behavior for a kid. As we find our adult groove, we discover meaning and purpose. This helps…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Most people want growth, particularly personal growth. To be happier/better/smarter/etc. than yesterday. Growth in humans is as natural as growth in plants. Yet when the desire or need for perfection drives growth, that can be a problem…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Only one letter different; a world of difference. I experience this as one of the most important life distinctions. Content means nothing in and of itself. Nothing. Only when one views content through the lens of a…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) This distinction seems obvious. Who wouldn’t prefer to enjoy their life rather than endure it? Well, it is someone who is going through a particularly tough time. It happens to us all. Sometimes we have to bow…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Have you ever felt upset about something and had someone say to you, “Get over it”? Or even said it to yourself? While “Get over it” is a common phrase for change, it doesn’t have a wonderful…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) We can likely agree on what it means to be logical. When logical, we have clear data or information. Even time-sequenced. Each component draws from past experiences that have proven to be true. Logical conclusions thus tend…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) It seems you can’t even buy a donut today without receiving an email or text 20 minutes later to, “Tell us how we did! Rate us on FaceGramUhgull!” Maybe it’s the constant asking for feedback that makes…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Principles differ. Some are valued more highly by some people than others. Part of the differences which make us richer. Principles are foundational truths that guide behavior. They provide context within which content can have meaning. Principles…