The Eight Essentials

The Eight Essentials

There is a statement on the FAQ’s page of this site that acknowledges that over the course of a thirty year career it is virtually impossible to remember what concepts are original and what concepts I have picked up from other sources along the way. I believe...
The Thought – Mind Continuum

The Thought – Mind Continuum

In keeping with the recent topic of continuums, this is another entry in the self-awareness skill list. I read an amazing book several years ago called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (see resources page.)  It is simultaneously spot on, eye opening and sometimes...
Gentle Self Assessment

Gentle Self Assessment

One of the all-time favorite handouts of my professional career is Portia Nelson’s “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters”. It goes hand in hand with the previous survival skills entry “Possum Philosophy”. Human beings are notorious for repetitive thinking and...
Existing – Living – Thriving

Existing – Living – Thriving

When most people think of developing skills in order to have happier, healthier lives we think in terms of ‘coping skills’ – something to actively ‘do’ to deal with a particular issue. It’s a slay-the-dragon mentality. Slay it, put it behind us, battle the next one....