Being in Reno has challenged my openness to the vibrations of others. Long-time residents have confirmed my feeling that Nevadans in Reno are “more closed” compared to other parts of the country. As a nosey, every-day psychoanalyst, people strike me as “over-protected.” What surprised me was my turmoil over how best to engage. The best advice […]
MAWMonday Motivators 08/07/2016
Life is full of seeming contradictions. From healthy eating tips, to exercise routines, to self-help advice, it can seem confusing to do the right thing. Consider the grown-up version of the challenge. It’s not as simple as doing the right thing. As an adult, you have to “Do the right thing for you.” This requires […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/31/2016
It’s the beginning of another “back-to-school” season. Just about every school primary, secondary, and higher education will begin classes this month. That makes this month second only to January in the sense of new beginnings. It’s also a political season. As a result, the sensitive needs of education, infrastructure, and future leadership are palpable as […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/24/2016
I don’t get people. Actually, I’m a student of human behavior. But, it’s getting harder to reconcile the actions of individuals with their statements. You want to write a book. But, you are NOT writing. You want to be healthy. But, you refuse to make the time to exercise. It used to be that I […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/17/2016
I have some questions for you this week. In the frustration and energy expenditure of searching for a new home, I was struck by the challenge we all face. How intent are you on building? Or, do you simply expect to “find” your joy? Many areas of life are about expecting new, pristine, and ready […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/10/2016
The problem is immaterial. The solution begins with you. The challenge is that many are unsure about their power, their purpose, their opportunity, their purview, and their context. All 5 are required for causality. You can make change happen, but you make the decision of engagement or indifference with each choice you make. Each of […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/03/2016
July 4 weekend–the weekend that symbolizes the Spirit of Summer. This weekend is an unofficial high point and potentially a reminder of what really matters. Between family reunions, vacations, and just unbothered down time, all of the hustle and hard work throughout the year is focused for many on this season of relaxation and fun. […]
MAWMonday Motivators 06/26/2016
It’s Summer, so you’re probably not following stocks too closely. I noticed another steep retraction this past week after some great recoveries over the last two quarters. As you confirm what will be left over after your vacations and unexpected expenditures, you will surely be looking for places to park your cost of living raise […]
MAWMonday Motivators 06/19/2016
I looked out the window while driving through New Mexico and Arizona. I was engrossed with the view of rock formations and a freight train rolling by. I thought of the water that patiently built and the dynamite that quickly cleared those rocks. I thought of the railroad built to move goods to and from […]
MAWMonday Motivators 06/12/2016
I am moving to another part of the country, and people are upset! But, the thought struck me in conversation this week about how much we value consistency in one way, yet disrespect consistency in another. We value the comfort of always having a person, a space, a security, yet we act as if “having” […]