(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…