I allowed myself to image auditing a class given by Frederic Nietzsche and the subsequent discussion of the topic with three students. The process of allowing these Nietzchean voices has proved very stimulating and soothing. hey, we all deal with grief in our own way! Nietzsche: Welcome, fellow thinkers, to this discussion on the profound … Continue reading The Elegy of Life: Finding Beauty in Death and the Will to Live Beyond Loss
Seeing Through Grateful Eyes
As a counterbalance to negative thoughts, I've decided to continue the practice of looking for what brings me joy in the world around me. This joy feels like gratitude to me and helps me get back on track as I navigate my father's final journeys with us. With every hard thought, I have a clear … Continue reading Seeing Through Grateful Eyes
Thursday’s Thoughts – Asking AI to clarify a conversation killer
Prompt: Comment on the following statement: "If you don't want to hear what potentially will be a different opinion, don't ask me for mine."
Thursday’s Thoughts #21: Hey, you! Yes, You!
“Pay attention to whatever inspires you, for it is ‘spirit’ trying to communicate with you, that’s why it’s called ‘inspiration’, as ‘in-spirit’. Listen to it, believe it, and act on it.” By unknown I’ve taken the habit of asking people what inspires them and when I’m asked back the same question, I realize so much … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #21: Hey, you! Yes, You!
Thursday’s Thoughts #20: Holly Cow! Am I Ever Powerful!
“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” By Buddha Does this send a shiver down your spine? Well, it should! You are this powerful! First, you must earn to discipline your thoughts, feelings, and imagination so they focus on the outcomes you really want. Second, every single … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #20: Holly Cow! Am I Ever Powerful!
Thursday’s Thoughts #19: I don’t think I’ll think that anymore
“You know you have mastered a soul lesson when the circumstance has not changed, but the way you respond has. This is true energy self-mastery.” By unknown This is gold! It teaches us to first accept the absolute fact that the situation has happened. It is un-emotional, non-debatable, irrefutable fact. It happened! Now, how we … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #19: I don’t think I’ll think that anymore
Thursday’s Thoughts #18: Well, there’s no stopping now!
“How do you move on? You move on when your heart finally understands that there is no turning back.” By J.R.R. Tolkien Eckhart Tolle talks a great deal about this in his mindset altering book, The Power of Now. The recurring message is that we cannot change the past, nor can we relive it, so … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #18: Well, there’s no stopping now!
Thursday’s Thoughts #17: I feel something here, but…
“Learn the difference between connection and attachment. One gives power, the other sucks the life out of you.” By unknown Last Thursday’s quote opened a door to understanding this quite clearly. Connecting with something is an exchange of energy. Whatever it is, you are feeling energized by it. It’s exciting, motivating, exhilarating , and fun. … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #17: I feel something here, but…
Thursday’s Thoughts #16: The Magical Fruit isn’t what you think it is.
“The more you let go, the higher you rise.” By Peace Whisperer A gentle reminder to not get attached to things, including ideas, thoughts, and feelings. An unfettered being remains open to every new opportunity. Perhaps unrealistic to most of us, but we can still practice this in part throughout our lives. I recently got … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #16: The Magical Fruit isn’t what you think it is.
Thursday’s Thoughts #15: It’s All The Same Thing
“This universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are.” By Rumi Thoughts that feel like beauty and happiness wash over me whenever I read this quote. I feel it is telling us the key to being truly happy. Perhaps living without want is just part of it. … Continue reading Thursday’s Thoughts #15: It’s All The Same Thing
The New Renaissance Mindset 