Noblesse Oblige Noblesse oblige is an old phrase that means, nobility obliges. People of a high rank have an obligation to behave generously, honorably, and responsibly. This sounds like a pretty great way for all people to live. Too bad so many don’t. From my limited understanding of the Equifax security breach, it sure doesn’t […]
Inner Attorney
Life or death, curses or blessings
Life or death, curses or blessings Probably the simplest way to look at it is ~ we are either pronouncing words of life over ourselves or words of death. We are either cursing ourselves or blessing ourselves. This includes what we say out loud, what we think, and what the little voices in our heads […]
This too shall pass
Identity Issues
Identity Issues It is impossible to do better than we think we are. We cannot out-perform our identity. But, our identity is not the truth about who we are. It is more just a compilation of habits – habits of how we perceive ourselves, and habits of how we act, think, and feel. And, habits […]
A Weak Flashlight Battery
A Weak Flashlight Battery A weak flashlight battery cannot produce very much light. When we spend too much time in unfavorable environments, we get drained. When our batteries are weak, we don’t shine very bright at all. Our vitality is low. Our desire to get into productive action is low. And, we are not very […]
I Owe I Owe so off to work I go
Gratitude for things we take for granted
Gratitude for things we take for granted We are members of Monroe Organic Farms (community shared agriculture). Yesterday I went to the farm for member picking day. I spent about 3 hours picking tomatoes, chili peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, and onions. By the time I finished, it was 90+ degrees and I was hot, […]
Crossing the Grand Canyon of Disbelief
Crossing the Grand Canyon of Disbelief Our self-image (who we think we are) is an incredibly powerful force in our lives. And, most often people have a “less than” opinion of themselves. This can create the Grand Canyon effect – where the successful people are way over there on the other side of the Grand […]