An Attitude of Gratitude

My program of retaining an attitude of gratitude and enjoying my life every day is going well. I’m living mindfully in the moment and taking small steps to encourage myself to celebrate life. My life is not less stressful than it was before I began this commitment, but my coping skills are improving as I make […]

Aphorisms and Quotes Inspire Me

Have you read Nichloas Taleb’s latest and very short book The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms? It begins with a short introduction that frames the aphorisms to follow. The Bed of Procrustes title is from Greek mythology: the story of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection by either […]

What Would You Sacrifice for a Secure Future?

The scientific evidence of global warming is overwhelming, and there is no reason not to act.  We ought to be rethinking and reducing oil dependency as it’s obvious  that we must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to provide a cleaner planet for future generations.  There are many other sources of renewable energy, […]