Tao Te Ching – Verse 8
Take a look at this translation from Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Edition by Jonathan Star. The best way to live is to be like water for water benefits all things and goes against none of them. It provides for all people and even cleanses those places a man is loath to go. In this … [Read more…]
Book Review – The Song of Annie Moses
I loved this book. I already was in love with the Annie Moses Band, having attended one of their concerts in Ohio. I knew a little of their story before, but this book made me fall in love with them all over again. The writing is captivating, the story compelling, and the wisdom is priceless. … [Read more…]
Lack of Success Does Not = Failure
If you perceive all instances where you were not successful as failure, you are probably pretty miserable. Most people do not get something right the first time. Most people do not evey get it all right the second time. Do you think that Edison invented the light bulb on his first try? If he had … [Read more…]
Tapping: Changing Problems into Possibilities
I like tapping. No, I love tapping. It often baffles me that people are so resistant to trying it. Excuses are numerous, but one that used to ring true to me was “Tapping can’t change anything. The problem is still there.” Maybe yes, but maybe no. Let’s say that you are traveling along the road … [Read more…]
Book Review: Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl
This was a surprising read for me. Why? Because I had preconceived ideas about the content of the book. I expected to find a story of severe allergies (I did) and a belief that everyone should chage their lives to accommodate the person with allergies (I didn’t). This book had balance. Don’t Kill the Birthday … [Read more…]
Global vs Local
If you search the internet using the terms local and global you will find articles on almost every topic imaginable. Within the realm of psychology, the terms are commonly used in perception and information processing. I have found benefit in using these terms to understand problems and solutions as well as pairing solutions with the … [Read more…]
Using Tapping for Sleep
You would think that I would immediately think of tapping whenever I have a challenge. I really wish that were true. I would suffer so much less that way. But, like many people, I go about trying to solve my problems in the “usual” way first. I have had some trouble sleeping at night. The … [Read more…]