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The Illusion of Objectivity

  A widely held belief (mostly in the western world) is objectivity is good and should be cultivated, whereas subjectivity is bad and should be avoided.  Actually, the opposite is… Read More
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To the Rescue

Some years ago, during a difficult period of time, I experienced episodes of low mood, characterized by inertia, weightiness, and malaise.  These low moods also brought a sense of futility… Read More
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Suddenly, A Beaver

Back in the late 1980s, I bought a lake property with several acres attached.  The extra acreage was heavily wooded with maple, oak, basswood, poplar, sumac, and other deciduous trees… Read More
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Growth and Development

On Nourishment

Thoughts on nourishment and neglect and how they are opposite sides of the same coin. [Read more]
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The Hideaway

  I remember as a young boy of age 8 or 9, the thrill of building a “fort.”  One fort, in particular, stands out in my mind.  I grew up… Read More
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Noisy, Rude and Reckless

The day after Thanksgiving I invited my neighbor over in the evening for a glass of red wine and some cheese and crackers.  He is a relatively new neighbor who… Read More
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On the Road Again

  A Satisfied Mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it’s so… Read More
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Shoot Only Sparrows and Blackbirds

Several months ago I purchased a lake property in the Mexican state of Michoacan.  I am building a bungalow on part of the property and when my house sells here… Read More
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Zen Tranquility

An Untroubled Mind

In my previous post, “The Only Mistake You Make,” I wrote about judgment and learning to suspend judgment as a step toward relinquishing it.  Suspending judgment is equivalent to being… Read More
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Lesson Learned

This morning I went on a walk with a long-time friend who also happens to be a very successful businessman.  As we walked, we got into a discussion about some… Read More
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