“ History is philosophy teaching by example.” ~ Thucydides What does philosophy mean to you? Do you have an overarching one? How much does it really matter? Since time immemorial, and at least since Plato, Aristotle and the ancient Greeks, some people among us have always found the time to ponder the imponderable. [...]
“ You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have ” ~ Maya Angelou What’s the difference between giving and contribution? Are contribution and abundance related? What does the act of giving have to do with creativity? It’s that time of year again! Fresh off of a four day [...]
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ~ Eckhart Tolle What do you think about gratitude? Is it a value? A principle? Perhaps a methodology? It’s that time of year again here in the USA where we have that special holiday with thanks in [...]
“ The individual’s function is to inform and be informed. You really exist only when you’re in a field sharing and exchanging information. You create the realities you inhabit.” ~ Timothy Leary How much do you enjoy doing things with others? What about your solo activities? Why does it matter? On one end [...]
“ I realize that humor isn't for everyone. It's only for people who want to have fun, enjoy life, and feel alive.” ~ Anne Wilson Schaef Where is your sense of humor? Can you locate it somewhere on your body? How does it relate to your other five senses? If your body is [...]
“ Is it not strange... to mistake change for progress? ” ~ Millard Fillmore How important is it to be adaptable? When do you find it more rewarding to stick with the tried-and-true? Where is the balance between innovation and tradition? It’s our lot in life to constantly be moving forward and adapting [...]
“ If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself. ” ~ Albert Einstein Which is better — a simple solution to a complicated problem? Or a complex solution to a simple problem? Does the fact that a technology is new mean that it is necessarily better? [...]
“ In eternity there is no time, only an instant long enough for a joke.” ~ Hermann Hesse What matters most? What makes a difference? What does it all come down to in the grand scheme of things? These are the type of questions people think they’ll be asking at the end of [...]
“ If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading ” ~ Siddhārtha Gautama Can you name a few things that you really like? How about coming up with a couple things that you don’t? Now, which question was easier to answer? Almost anything you can name is [...]
“ Reality denied comes back to haunt.” ~ Philip K. Dick How do you keep your head above water? Do you have a handrail of support as you traverse these crazy times? Why is it so important to maintain a sense of positivity and perspective? Bob Dylan said it best with his timeless [...]
