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
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
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
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
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
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
Finding the Right Place
About two years ago I started a rock garden with cacti and succulents. (The length of time from then until now is important to remember.) The feature photo for this… Read More
A Path to Fearlessness: The Five Truths
Some time ago, I was asked to give a presentation to a group of problem gamblers and accompanying family members, all of whom were participating in an outpatient treatment program… Read More
The Order of Things
The other day, a friend of mine told me he thought there were two kinds of people in the world–the chaotic and the orderly. He, being an orderly person, implied… Read More
The Only Mistake You Make
In today’s increasingly complex and divisive world, making decisions appears to be more difficult than ever. There seem to be so many shades of gray, that in order to maintain… Read More