Make Time and Space part 2
In 2017, I vow to fix the audio problems with these podcasts. This is the last batch to have audio problems.
The 5-7 Gratitude Surprise Exercise
Post-election, I am still heartbroken and fearful. But, I am allowing neither to rule my life. There is an Chinese proverb: You cannot prevent the
Why we don’t embrace change. (And how to change your spiritual-religious-faith practice.)
#wisdom_biscuit: Embrace change. CHANGE Life is filled with change. While we might work really hard to control reality and predict what will happen to keep
Seeking non-rationally.
We think, most of the time, with our normal, rational, everyday mindset because that’s how we are accustomed to thinking. We are masterful at logical
From wanting to be more spiritual to being more spiritual.
#wisdom_biscuit: have the spiritual life you want. I know it seems hyperbolic but nonetheless it is true: following these steps will get you what you
Be the lighthouse.
Things I have learned in the past week. 1) Disappointment hits hard. I am sad that my son and daughter will have a different future
Scared. No, not scared. No, ok, actually scared and a bit ok too.
I had scheduled to send a regular issue of The 77% Weekly. I had an articled called “Best For Free.” It is a knock-out article
Accept (them) without exception
The spiritual-religious notion of acting where one can and accepting where one cannot is transcultural. In the 1st century, Epictetus wrote Make the best use
Busy, Hurrah?
#wisdom_biscuit: Be more. Do less. Henry David Thoreau wrote: It is not enough to be industrious. So are the ants. The question is, what are
That one thing. Do it.
Words from the prophet Rumi: There is one thing in this world you must never forget to do. If you forget everything else and not
What’s it worth?
What is it worth? For years, I have taught a gem from the Talmud that addresses worth: Who is rich? Whoever is happy with what
Measuring Wealth
What’s it worth? For years, I have taught a gem from the Talmud (Pirkei Avot 4:1a) that addresses worth: Who is rich? Whoever is happy with
Zinnias vs. Regular life
It is amazing how quickly our moments of wonder, enjoyment, connection, and love fade. Yesterday, I was eating a truly delightful honeycrisp apple. The
Love Suffering, Less.
#wisdom_biscuit: May your suffering always be less than your pain. My dear friend Nagy died in June. I’m broken up by it. Still. Months later.
Be forgiving. Of yourself. And others.
I received a text message from my buddy, Fritz. It was typed in letters from the Hebrew alphabet. But it was neither Hebrew nor Yiddish;