Flawed justifications

Individuals go through the daily grind of work, some for decades, and then finally hang it up. Strangely, they will often endure it well beyond the time they attain any pleasure because of others’ opinions or persuasion. The parent believes that this is what...

Dilemma of tribal acceptance

We want to be liked, accepted, and approved of to some extent. The magnitude will vary from person to person, but it is instinctual. We are social beings and coexist and function well when we are part of a group. We identify with that group and want to belong. Tribes...

Revenge

The basis for movies and countless stories of fiction and fact. It conjures up images of getting back, achieving justice, and reciprocity. But, with that are also negative feelings and energy. To what benefit? If someone has harmed you in any way, what will revenge...

Descriptive prejudice

Language is a beautiful thing, mainly when used appropriately and with purpose. Nothing is better than reading or hearing a piece of work: the description of people, the story, or surroundings can transport you to the place the narrator is talking of. ...

Be honest

You can tell others something that you want them to believe, some may and others not, due to what they know of you or do not know. Those who choose to believe in you likely want to trust you. Those who do not are waiting for you to prove yourself or may not care at...