perspective

The Naked Truth

May 10, 2009

We human beings like to hide as much as possible of our true nature. We try to hide our feelings, our emotions. Our sexuality. What our true intentions are. Our age. How much money we make. What our political opinion or world view is, if it is not in line with that of the majority. I can go on for hours with this list. The truth is that we like to give away as little as possible of our true, authentic self. Afraid that other people find out who truly we are.

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What’s wrong with some positive news?

April 25, 2009
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Our current day society is obsessed with negativity. We love to read, or watch TV, about someone else’s misfortune. Whether it is a celebrity’s marriage going down the drain or yet another war in the Middle East. Have you ever counted all this negativity in newspapers, the internet or on TV news? Let me ask it in another way: What about yourself? How many good things do you notice? Is your main focus on all the bad things happening around you? Or on the good ones, on the happiness in and around you?

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My most embarrassing moment: Excuse me, you are sitting at MY table

February 24, 2009
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Never assume, but check for facts as you could be wrong. This is especially true if the assumption or inference you are making is accompanied with a strong negative emotion.
Try to look at situations from the other’s point of view as well.

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