Recycling Deception: We’re Being Fooled About Plastic
Have you ever looked at that little recycling symbol on the bottom of your plastic bottles and containers? That triangle with the arrows and a number inside? I discovered something about 15 years ago that changed how I view our entire recycling system, and after hearing Seth Godin discuss it in a recent interview, I […]
Self-Esteem Crisis: Misguided Compassion & Neglect Cripple Children
We’ve created a generation caught between two destructive parenting extremes – suffocating overprotection and dangerous neglect. Both approaches produce damaged children, just with different symptoms. Let me break this down for you, because understanding this paradox might be the most important thing you do as a parent. The Overprotection Problem: Helicopter Parents and Stunted Growth […]
Cause of Violence: Examining Mass Destruction
What drives a person to inflict mass harm on innocent strangers? This disturbing question has haunted our society with increasing frequency over the past few decades. While watching the final episodes of a show depicting senseless violence, I found myself contemplating the psychological mechanisms behind such devastating acts. The Disproportionate Nature of Mass Violence One […]
Pillars of Authentic Relationships: Awareness, Acceptance, Conveyance and Connection
Have you ever wondered why some relationships thrive while others fracture at the slightest pressure? Why some people seem to attract one healthy connection after another, while others repeatedly find themselves in dysfunctional situations? The answer lies in four fundamental pillars that form the foundation of every meaningful human relationship. The Foundation: Self-Awareness Everything begins […]
Hazing Ritual: Balance Between Tradition and Trauma
Hazing rituals and rites of passage exist in nearly every type of organized group: military units, fraternities, sororities, sports teams, gangs, and even some professional organizations. These rituals serve a fundamental purpose – they create a shared experience that bonds new members to the existing group. They test character, resilience, and commitment. But when does […]
Dealing with Problems Now – Save Time Later
Recently, a friend commented that they “don’t want to spend life cleaning or organizing.” It triggered some thoughts about the value of order and cleanliness that I wanted to share, especially since we’ve had several discussions about this topic. The Simple Math of Organization The argument against being orderly seems straightforward on the surface—who wants […]
Break Free From Mental Repetition: Stuck in 90% of Your Thoughts
I recently came across a talk by Dr. Joe Dispenza about thought patterns and how we establish new ideas. What caught my attention was his assertion that roughly 90-95% of what we do each day is repetitious. This idea resonated deeply with conversations I’ve been having about how childhood experiences create behavioral patterns that dictate […]
Undeniable Self: Building Your Intellectual Fortress
Being undeniable doesn’t mean being narcissistic or arrogant about your point of view. It’s not about being self-assured without evidence to back up that confidence. We all have a natural disposition to believe our own bullshit and to filter information based on our experiences, ideologies, and lives. But to be truly undeniable means something deeper […]
Rote Arguments As Political Tactics: DARVO in Geopolitical Discourse
In the marketplace of ideas, not all currency is created equal. Some arguments are offered in good faith, while others serve merely as tactical maneuvers designed to shut down critical examination. This distinction becomes particularly pronounced when discussing conflicts with deeply entrenched historical narratives—none more so than the Israeli-Palestinian situation. Beyond Simplistic Labels The contemporary […]
Silent Injustice: Why Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘Client List’ Remains Untouchable
It’s been 622 days since Ghislaine Maxwell was handed a conviction for sex trafficking minors. The fact that we’re talking about sex crimes of horrifying scale is appalling enough. Yet here we are, nearly two years later, with zero follow-up on the individuals who benefitted from her trafficking network. No bigwigs indicted. No cameo from […]