I wash my hands before eating = Filter I must wash my hands before eating = Barrier When camping you would get very hungry! No eating at drive-ins. etc. Our Filters define us whereas our Barriers limit us. Ok, so? The other day I went to work without realizing I had not combed … Read more
Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, Parkinson’s, and many other ailments respond robustly to placebos. OK, so? A recent fMRI study shows placebo reduces pain-related activity in the spinal cord. Placebo effects extend beyond the brain. (Science 326) (I agree, I walked on hot coals in 1985) Interesting, but still… Two recent antidepressant trials show a doubling in placebo … Read more
I hate my job /personal partner, etc. Then change it. I can’t. I am not sure I would end up better. What if the company closes /partner leaves you, etc. Does this mean you are never, ever going to get another job /partner. Ever? Well, no. Somehow I have to get another job /partner. … Read more
A great source of concern for many is “The Future” The great unknown. It could go any-way, do any-thing. Will I be safe? The answer is easy: Look Back. So far it has always worked out, right? Oh yes it has ! Not always what you wanted, but what was right and correct … Read more
Imagine how you were… fifteen years ago. As compared to now. (Play the game = get the results) Things sure have changed (!) Ok, so? Well, all plans you make are based on who you are now and what you’ve learned. Yet five to ten years from now when all these plans happen you … Read more
Parents in China are all extremely well respected. And obeyed. After all, they know best. Years and years of experience, etc. Their economy is growing 3 times faster than almost all other economies. Sure they are approximately at our 1960 level. But at 3 times the speed, each 10 years they grow 30 years. … Read more