Category: Life
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Eternity—Infinity
Recent deaths among family and friends always stir deep reflections in me. For example: Eternity. To me that means something like a timeline without beginning or end, or a forever NOW—infinitely forever—always, and Infinity: the same except with more focus on quantity; ie. infinitely small or large, but also without limit at either end. Here’s…
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Make Sure The Mountain is Worth Climbing
Many things in life are hard. We value hard work and extra effort in our culture. BUT, just because you are giving a great effort does not mean you are working toward a great result. How are you making sure that mountain is really worth climbing? I’m entering the 9th decade of life on this…
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Why? Why? Why?
Why do so many people from all walks of life—all races, creeds and colors — continue to promote racism? Does ANYONE not know that the mere reference to skin color is racist? Why do we often mention “Black owned business” and never “White owned” ones? Why do some promote specifically “Black” organizations and not specifically…
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Live This Day as if It Is Your LAST.
Live this day and every day as an active participant in the present. Each morning, ask yourself what is REAL and IMPORTANT to you, and then find the courage, wisdom and willpower to live your day around your answer. It’s your choice. YOUR choice! You are choosing right now. If you are choosing… to complain,…
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Faster
The Universe is expanding faster. Moore’s Law says computer chip speeds and capabilities are getting faster—doubling every two years. I can vouch for that and more. In my experience, as the years go by, time is definitely going by faster. “Change is the essence and cadence of the universe,” as I remarked in a talk…
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Has anyone else experienced this?
Occasionally, when relaxing and especially after a productive or stressful day—seems like there needs to be an “up” or a “down”, and after a couple of drinks, I wax wise and full of inspiration and write my heart out, spewing profundities and wise thoughts. I’m there right now. Did Hemingway really discover something when he…
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A little Personal Pep Talk to Manage Overreaction
Maintaining calmness—not overreacting or taking things too personally — keeps your mind clear, your emotions peaceful, and your composure under control in otherwise uncontrollable situations. You’ve experienced this: calm composure is a human superpower. So ask yourself: “How can I respond from a place of clarity and strength today, rather than reacting in anger or…
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Wise Words
In my world, nothing ever goes wrong. Nisargadatta Mahara What does that mean? That’s an eyes-open statement. It’s not his world that’s different, it’s him; his undistorted, unfiltered perspective. He has removed the artificial barrier of ego from the perceiver-perception-perceived union and so the three become one and perfection is the certain result. Jed McKenna
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Deep Thinkers vs Over Thinkers
Curiosity and explorative adventure guides deep thinkers. Deep thinkers see big pictures. Deep thinkers GTD (Get Things Done). Over thinkers are driven by fear and anxiety. Over thinkers, get stuck in the details—paralyzed in their thoughts. Beware the intellectuals you surround yourself with. There’s a BIG difference between deep thinkers and over thinkers.
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If I Am
If I am, then death is not. If death is, then I am not. Why should I fear that which can only exist when I do not? Epicurus