A Master is not a Hero. A hero is a one shot deal /action A Master is forever that way in all things. Is a Master someone who hits back effectively, or someone who chooses not to hit back? Neither, a Master is someone who is never so non-master as to get into a … Read more
The person ‘attacking’ always considers attacking appropriate. So ignore that person (!) What causes you to decide to defend yourself against an attack? Wisdom is to first determine when you are not being attacked. A 5 year-old screams at you on the sidewalk as you walk by. Is this an attack? OK, now … Read more
This one is so very simple yet extremely informative, and well worth reading! Just look for the adjectives. They tell the tale: * in ‘neutral’ news items on Radio, TV, Internet * what people say about themselves and others. “A horrible tragedy occurred again today…” “Someone died.” is not as manipulating exciting. “Global warming…” … Read more
Tomorrow is not all that far away. We can easily ‘see’ what tomorrow brings. Want to call someone but afraid of bad news. Wait until tomorrow. Need to pay a bill that’s expensive. Wait till tomorrow. OK, So? Take advantage of the fact you already use tomorrow to push things off. But emotionally. Worried … Read more
Steve needed $550. by 11am. And he’d pay me back in three days. He knew precisely how much he needed, when and for exactly how long. I felt bad for him, not because he didn’t have the money but because he knew his situation exactly. There were no unthought-of places where he misplaced some money. … Read more
A child observes their parents are warm and loving, after an argument. And learns to create an argument, …to get love and warmth! To supposedly solve the problem, simply continues the problem. Why talk to self? I’m lonely & it helps. Talk to self even more should make you even less lonely. Except … Read more