No Strings, No Pain I had this thought. What if we all let go? What if we let go . . . the ribbons and the strings? What if we laid down . . . the burdens and the pains? Then . . . could we hold … [Read more...]
One Degree Extra
At 211ð water is hot. At 212ð, it boils. With boiling water, comes steam. Steam can power a locomotive. The one extra degree makes the difference. –Sam Parker and Mac Anderson, 212ð, the … [Read more...]
Personal Integrity: Sometimes a List Is Just a List
This is an invitation for a conversation on personal integrity and how we, as humans, interact. In this case, I’m having what might be called an examination of conscience. Every person comes to his or … [Read more...]
Serendipitous Dots
Connecting dots with The Idea Dude Serendipity Definitely one of my favorite words … desirable discoveries by accident. (as defined by Dictionary.com) Writing for “Connecting the dots..” is entirely … [Read more...]
The Effect of Heroes
It Wasn’t a Movie This morning I woke early as I often do. My mind was working on a problem. I found my way to a news story, called Heroes, by David Armano. The problem that woke me up so early … [Read more...]
The Single W Seal of Approval
a seal of approval. No, I’m not advocating that anyone be a “people pleaser.” For goodness sake, I just wrote yesterday about the incredible influence of being a 65th Crayon. A comment on the post … [Read more...]
Traditions: Who We Are and What We Value
Identity and Relationships I think about how my world has changed since I was a child. Family traditions, traditions with friends, were liberally scattered throughout my life. Those handed down … [Read more...]
What IS Most Crucial to Influence? What Moves People to Action?
Redux: I wrote this post in Dec. 2010. Based on recent conversation, it seems even more relevant now and so I choose to pick it up, add some clarity and publish a newer version this week. The … [Read more...]
Who Are You to Do Something Like That?
how to happiness Who Are You to Do Something Like That? I leave Wednesday for Portland and SOBCon NW 2012. It’s our 10th event since the first. I’ve been thinking about that first event. The … [Read more...]
Wishes, Dreams, and Vision
about wishes. I’ve never been good at wishes. They always seemed so big. When I was a child, I heard of wishing on birthday candles, and wishing on stars, and three wishes that are in fairy tales. My … [Read more...]
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