S:1561 Distinction: Principles vs. Rules
(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 […]
S:1555 Distinction: Wanting vs. Wantingness
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) This is a subtle Distinction that could have a huge impact. The difference between these two words is in the energy that resides in each. To want an outcome, any outcome, is natural for anyone. Feeling the […]
S:1549 Distinction: Work of Art vs. Worthiness
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Other people have many opinions about us. Some judge our worthiness. Whether we are worthy or not is only a judgment, their opinion. It is not the truth. The fact that you are here means you are […]
S:1544 Distinction: Prefer vs. Judge
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) What you prefer needs no justification. You prefer it; that’s it. Preferring comes from within. The same is true for the preferences that others have. That is their business. Many people seem to think it is useful […]
S:1538 Distinction: For vs. Against
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Intention is a major designer of your life. Wherever you put your attention defines your intention. And to intend toward an outcome with awareness is more effective than to act without awareness. Whatever you give your attention […]
S:1537 Distinction: Opportunity vs. Test
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Unpleasant things happen from time to time. Sudden or after festering. Not desired. But still, you have to deal with them. You have two ways to look at each situation. One – a popular one – is […]
S:1535 Distinction: Enjoy vs. Endure
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Sometimes, people feel a little guilty enjoying parts of their lives. They think about all the things they haven’t done yet. They find themselves programmed by the tyranny of the to-do list. This can result in enduring […]
S:1530 Distinction: Taking Risks vs. Being Risky
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) There is a world of difference between these two, but many times they get conflated. Let’s tease them apart. Life is risk. Period. No way to change that. Trying to wish away risk is not a useful […]
S:1527 Distinction: Willingness vs. Willfulness
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Willfulness can be about having a need. It can be a need to be first or to be right or superior. Willful people define themselves as better than others. They “know” the answer. Willfulness is a tool […]
S:1520 Distinction: Up vs. Down
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value, or attitude.) Imagine you are in your workshop, or your kitchen, or your office. Now imagine you have finished using a tool, appliance, or utensil. At that point, many people would put down what they had finished using. That […]