I have pushed on this thread of soul sparks in my last few posts, and it is a concept that remains on my mind (as you might be able to tell!). First, soul sparks were defined. After this, several types of people were defined who may try to stand in our way of moving a [...]
Soul sparks are necessary elements in any life. They deliver inspired directions in our lives and relationships. What we do with our soul sparks is up to us, but some around us try to stomp them out. They are the soul spark stompers. Many years ago, I read a book by M. Scott Peck. If [...]
What thought enters your mind when you read – are you living a life sentence? Most likely, an image of being imprisoned or incarcerated is envisioned. In the United States, we have the highest incarceration rate with about 2.3 million people in prison. This has grown into such an industry that CNBC is running a [...]
We have heard it before — “It is going to get worse before it gets better.” There is a truism to the statement, but what a thought to grasp and try to work through. Daunting is an understatement, and encouragement can seem hollow. What motivates people to make that statement – “It is going to [...]
Are you trying to live a meaningful life, a spirited life? How does it really happen? It is a question we wrestle with – some do it successfully, others do not. When talking about life as a warrior dash, part of the conversation was around our soul or spirit, mind, and actions. It is not [...]
I sometimes wonder if Thin Difference makes any sense at all. For some, it may sound negative, like people don’t make much of a difference. For others, it may sound more philosophical than practical. When I purchased the URL several years ago, it was after reading a book entitled A Thin Difference. It was a [...]
Life is a journey. No kidding. I have always disliked that statement or when people say “I am on a journey…” Being on a journey sounds so soft, uninvolved, and self-centered. “I am on a journey.” You might as well say “I am sleep-walking through life, hoping to catch a wave of understanding that takes [...]
You can look at life just about anyway you want to and, for the most part, it is your choice on how to approach your life. One way I like to look at things is in these from / to viewpoints. One to add into the mix is: Move from / Move to. While there are certain [...]
How many times during a given day do you start a thought with “I wish…”? It is so easy to do. I wish I had enough money to buy a home. I wish I had a better job. I wish I had the money to go to explore the greatest wonders of the world. I [...]
“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” John Steinbeck One of the great things about being human is that we generate ideas. The ability to imagine and create is core to our being. Ideas power advancements. Ideas propel our society forward. [...]
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