I’m not normally a fan of expectations. I believe they generally get in the way of us loving ourselves, loving others, and enjoying life. They chain us to results that “must” be accomplished lest we lose our sense of worth, power, or “rightness.” Here are a few examples. Personal expectations: “I should weigh less, have [...]

Fear, by design, elicits quick, automatic reactions. We don’t truly think about our action, we just do it. In my experience this is also true for other fear-related emotions: anger, jealousy, envy, hatred, resentment. Here’s an example. If one of our ancient ancestors was caught unarmed and unaware by a large feline predator, she needed [...]

“When we regain our spirituality, we will again learn to laugh from our hearts and play because “those who know how to play can easily leap over the adversaries of life. And one who knows how to sing and laugh never brews mischief.” ~ Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley with quote from an Iglulik Proverb In “How [...]

If you don’t know anything about stocks, bonds, T-bills, or IRAs, don’t worry. You don’t have to be financially savvy to make great investments. While the investment ideas below may not get you an early retirement, I’m confident that they’ll make your life richer and more enjoyable right now. If you’re not already investing in [...]