The Key to a Great Life

We live in strange times.

While a few make billions selling technology or lending escapism to the masses, most of us burn the candle at both ends to pay the bills.

Meanwhile, animals and the environment suffer, and we age rapidly and suffer.… Read the rest

Feeling Like A Mortal

When we are young, sometimes we feel immortal. I know I did.

  • I suppose there are many good reasons for this:
  • Lots of energy and everyone around you seems to care
  • Haven’t been to a lot of funerals or lost many relatives yet
  • Perhaps people don’t tell the truth, that we are going to die, and life is short!
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Loss Shapes Our Lives

My Dear Uncle Harvey passed away Saturday after living gracefully with Leukemia for 10 years. He will be missed by many. This follows the death of my sister who was only 47 and had two children under 10 years old.

Early in my life, I was sheltered from death.… Read the rest

The Marathon Of Life

Today is wonderful…sunny, quiet, nature is on the move for Spring, and people are excited about the Marathon, the Bruins, and having a relaxing weekend. I already got some things done for today, so I can relax with my family.

Life is long.… Read the rest

What Do You Want From Me?

I like to blog. It helps me focus my thoughts for more success in my life. But I also want to help you.

Today, I have three thoughts. Please let me know which is most helpful or interesting to you. Thanks.… Read the rest

Staying On Track

Yesterday I met a person who has become successful at improving preschool and elementary education in the area. She impressed me not only with the current state of her business, carefully expanding while focusing on top-notch operations, in a very challenging economy; But also with her vision, which makes me want to work with her so I can learn from her, and be involved with such a worthwhile project as helping educate children.… Read the rest

Why So Much Violence In Our Community?

I was speaking with a good friend of mine today who leaves near the family whose teenage son recently murdered his ex-girlfriend, in a lovely and upper class Metrowest suburb.

A very sad story, an avoidable tragedy, with many victims, aside from the lovely and talented woman who lost her life simply because she was wonderful.… Read the rest

Don’t Wait, Get What You Need First

So many lessons in life. We need to make the most of our opportunities to love people, as they are not here forever. But it’s important to protect other people from our suffering, if our ego is not in check. Otherwise, it can get messy.… Read the rest