(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Being self-aware is being conscious of your thoughts, feelings, presence, direction, desires, talents, and joys. When you are self-aware you are open to feel a connection with others. A self-absorbed person is closed off, may have…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   “Beware!” is the sign outside a dangerous area. Beware is an indicator that you may be at risk and it’s certainly useful to know where risk and danger are present. But spending too much time looking…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   All change is accompanied by a sense of loss, at least temporarily, because what was so before is no longer so, thus something feels lost. Live with the new for a while and the sense of…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   At first glance this might appear to be a strange Distinction since Distinctions are usually about two words (or phrases) which are typically used as synonyms. It is in pointing out the differences that the distinction…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   When you tolerate you are putting up with a situation which is not the way you want it to be — and there is some level of upset about it for you. There is nearly always…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   What do you have a desire for? …… An easy question to answer, isn’t it? You probably had several desires come quickly to mind. That’s because to have a desire for something is natural and easy;…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   There is no shame in not knowing how to do something. That’s what learning and growth are about — discovering how. It can be exciting to discover there is something you want to learn. I Can’t…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Living by assumptions is tough. When you’re correct in an assumption, things can be okay. But when you get one wrong, it can be painful — to your ego, your beliefs, even to your confidence. Repeated…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Goals can be useful. The issue is whether your goals are real or merely tools. A Tool Goal is one which will get you to an outcome that you believe will then set you up to…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   The words sound the same but have completely different meanings. When you have an insight you experience a new understanding, an ah-ha, a flash of new awareness. Something changes. Incite means to start or cause. Again…