Progress and growth are dictated by order. Crawl, walk, run. Each stage of evolution is catalyzed through the success of the previous one. Mental ability, physical strength, and the use of tools to improve efficiency are all essential elements of evolution. The wheel enabled the creation of the chariot and the mill, which evolved into…
Going to places together and enjoying activities with a loved one, a friend, or other companions, is the preferred way for most people to do things. We go to the movies, dine, travel, play – the list is endless. Most of us prefer to do these things with others because we are social creatures and…
The topic of family members alienating from each other continues to be on many people’s minds. Following the publication of A Family Apart, I received several replies, including an email from a concerned parent. In it, the parent asked me to reflect on how to deal with the grief brought on after their child cut…
Toughness is taught to kids from an early age. Young boys and girls are encouraged to be tough as a way to face their social and academic challenges. Adults of any age are constantly reminded that toughness is what will make them more resilient and competitive in their professional and personal life. No one wants…
Gambling is unique human behavior. Its premise is based on risking assets against a future outcome, with the hope of gaining instant wealth and respect. We use gambling in many ways for varying reasons, sometimes to challenge others, and sometimes to challenge ourselves. What sets gambling from other actions is that it is based solely…
I recently responded to a call from a woman who struggled emotionally after severing her relationship with her mother. The reasons for her decision shall remain private and are not important for this topic. Her decision and action are what I will talk about here. Over the years, I have met several people who took…
The “they” in the above title are the people who peer into a personal situation and voice an opinion or exert peer pressure. “They” are the crowd that may give you pause before you make a decision or take an action on a personal situation. “They” can be family members, friends, work colleagues, or neighbors….
We make advancements in life by moving through different windows of opportunity (I know, who is moving through windows?! Use a door like a normal person!) Each of those stages offers specific opportunities relevant to our unique physical and mental factors. It is best to go to school when we are at the prime of…
Let’s talk about love. Can you remember how many relationships you were in before the one you are in right now? We are social creatures who begin to show personal interest in others from an early age. When romance is possible, we try and fail, learn from it, and improve with experience. Relationships form and…
Life is a challenging journey for everyone. The world’s population is growing denser every day, stressing resources such as land for living and agriculture, food and energy, and many more. Good jobs, personal safety, and peace are exceedingly hard to obtain and maintain. Demands for productivity in the workplace are continually rising as more companies…