A Brave New World Awaits… How to Make it Better I love right now, because it’s the furthest in the future we’ve ever been. We’re in a futuristic movie set on Planet Earth. And my, what an interesting set it is. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was […]
But Would Our Relationship Survive? We prepared for weeks of domestic distress, our personal lives to be scattered without the “necessity” of a kitchen. Out fridge was hauled into the dining room, our dry foods and dishes were spread out on our dining room table. We did still have a small table to eat on. We did dishes in the […]
Free Your Mind, the Rest Will Follow Young Vincent liked to paint, so he did a portrait of his friend. He liked to get abstract, using light and shadow to evoke emotion. One friend loved the painting’s energy. “Brilliant.” Another friend disagreed. “Weird.” Which comment is Vincent going to remember more? Psychologists say we often focus on negative criticism more than […]
I Can’t Believe We’re Pulling It Off! Really? We’re spirits running around in bodies, but most of us don’t know? And we’re riding on a rock that’s hurdling through space? Following a sun that’s destination is a giant explosion? Yes, that’s the movie we’re in. And yes, you’re the star. At first, it looks like we’re in a tragedy… Each one […]
Let’s Take Another Honest Peek Under the Hood Even after all the wars, pandemics and social revolutions, men and women are still chasing each other, playing the same games. But to play well, it helps to know the unwritten rules, or secrets… So here we go… Men grub out more around women. Photo by Taha Samet Arslan from Pexels. Maybe it’s from millions […]
That Slow Aging Too I used to get sick a lot. It was from pretty typical stuff, like working too much, drinking too much, thinking too much. Eventually, tired of being tired, I decided to go all-in on boosting my immune system. I knew I couldn’t achieve my goals if I got sick every time I reached for them. Little did […]
Use These Tips At Your Own Risk A pair of twins walk into a party… One wears blue and carries on a polite conversation with a nice smile. The other wears red and broods, until they see you, then they smile just slightly. Who are you more attracted to? Scientists have a pretty good guess which twin you’d want more, as […]
A Formula For Lasting Happiness The search for happiness moves us more than any other desire. Our quest for money, a soulmate and even meaning are just us trying to be happy. Turns out, there’s a better way. No, it isn’t to just smile, smile, smile. That can be fake. And no, the path to happiness isn’t endless pleasure and […]
Use These Old Wives’ Tales to “Know” Before the Doctor Having children opens doors of the universe that otherwise remain mysteries. There’s no way to describe the revelation of witnessing a human enter the world with a bit of your own “essence,” only to realize they are quite their own soul. I learned as much watching my kids bloom as anything […]
I Found the Gifts People Actually Love! I combed the globe finding the best gifts to recommend to people I love! These are innovative gifts that keep giving, and ideas you won’t find anywhere else. So, let’s get right to the goodies… ❤️ A bluetooth record player. Vinyl Made Easy! — Blow your vinyl-lover’s mind with this portable record player. With the built-in speakers, […]