“I lost my ethical compass. My ambition obscured my judgment.” Jeb Magruder Deputy Director of the Committee to Reelect Pres Nixon. I voted today and for some reason I kept thinking about the apartheid. I was a teen in the 80’s and in college in the 90’s. Stories of South Africa’s political corruption were frequently …
“Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness.” Carl Jung I’ve heard it said that, “Perception is reality.” NBC’s series, This is Us, demonstrates how we can expand our perception of reality through the practice of self compassion, increasing our own humanity. If you want to see an unflinching and heartfelt look …
“The good feelings of self-compassion do not depend on being special and above average, or on meeting ideal goals. Instead they come from caring about ourselves–fragile and imperfect yet magnificent as we are.” Kristin Neff I love basketball and keep my eye on many players in the NCAA and NBA. If you follow the NBA, …
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“Failure is success in progress.” Albert Einstein Have you ever wondered why some people succeed and others don’t? How did that socially odd, semi-literate kid in your high school graduating class become such a well-rounded, confident adult? How did your college valedictorian become a bitter, recluse working in a job he hates? Is there something …
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“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.” Anthony Robbins Several years ago, I decided I wanted to participate in an adventure race. These are grueling events that take place in the wilderness. Contestants are given a series of coordinates that they must get to …
“All speech based on self-concern is false or harmful speech.” Reb Anderson You know that saying, “Honesty is the best policy?” For many years I had a hard time believing it. As a kid, when I found myself sitting in the principal’s office for something that I may or may not have done, lying always …
