Things aren't always what they seem, and so the adage goes. However, the human brain is an incredibly powerful machine that makes it difficult to convince us otherwise unless we have the awareness and willingness to consider that the truth may be, in fact, different from appearances. Our history as the human race is filled with many a chapter where individuals and groups have been… read more
We have the collective power to wage a winning war on disappointment. How? By being deliberate in and mindful of the expectations we set, for others and for ourselves. Have you ever told someone casually, "Yes, let's get together some time," or told yourself, "I'll take care of that this weekend," full knowing that you have no real intention to follow through? The danger of… read more
The more we care about someone or the more we know about a subject, the more wary we must be of falling prey to the belief that we know exactly what is in the other's best interests. Take parenting for example. I don't have children, but I know as my mother's daughter she always believes she knows what's best for me. As an adult, I… read more
