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03/23/2025

01/07/2025

Think about it! More like 98%.

08/08/2024

The problem in middle life, when the body has reached its climax of power and begins to decline, is to identify yourself, not with the body, which is falling away, but with the consciousness of which it is a vehicle. This is something I learned from myths. What am I? Am I the bulb that carries the light? Or am I the light of which the bulb is a vehicle?
One of the psychological problems in growing old is the fear of death. People resist the door of death. But this body is a vehicle of consciousness, and if you can identify with the consciousness, you can watch this body go like an old car. There goes the fender, there goes the tire, one thing after another— but it’s predictable. And then, gradually, the whole thing drops off, and consciousness rejoins consciousness. It is no longer in this particular environment. ~Joseph Campbell

07/01/2024

Gaslighting has become a common topic and, I think the term has become overused and weaponized. But gaslighting is a thing. This article contains some good responses to use if you think someone is gaslighting you rather than saying, "You're gaslighting me." Which they will deny. Remember that you might be wrong or they might not be aware of it.

We asked experts what to say, and why it works.

06/08/2024

"Don't plant your bad days. They grow into weeks. The weeks grow into months. Before you know it, you got yourself a bad year. Take it from me - choke those little bad days. Choke 'em down to nothing!"
~Tom Waits

04/09/2024

Today in the supermarket I came across a grandfather and grandson walking in front of me. The grandson was screaming all the time and demanding something ... At that, the grandfather stopped and said: "Calm down, Misha, you just need to calm down".

Even when the boy fell and started hitting the floor with his feet and hands, the grandfather still remained completely composed and just said: "Calm down, Misha. We will buy groceries and go home. That's all we need to do."

Finally, at the checkout, when the grandfather and grandson lined up, the child grabbed a kinder egg and crushed it.

Grandpa then said again, "Calm down Misha, we'll be home soon," and turning to the cashier, he continued, "Don't worry, I'm sorry, we'll pay for this kinder egg."

After they came out, I couldn’t resist and continued after them. I caught up with them in the parking lot and said, turning to the man: "Just so you know, I'm delighted with how you calmed Misha down today, it's for everyone to respect."

Grandpa smiled sadly and said, "The boy's name is Alexander," and added, "I'm Misha."