Growing up does not mean forgetting how to be joyful.

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowing up is not about getting serious – it’s about putting the joy and wonder of childhood into context, and remembering to still have fun. That’s not all it’s about but that’s certainly an essential ingredient. Fred Penner built a … Continue reading

Shock therapy makes a quiet comeback – we have self-serve…

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesShock therapy makes a quiet comeback – Health – Mental health – msnbc.com. Interesting. Those of us with experience with rural electric fences (a.k.a. hot wire) have suspected for some time that shock therapy can help depression. The reason for … Continue reading

New Year’s Resolutions

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe make them every year – at least, many of us do. The whole notion has been so maligned that some of us have taken to keeping them private. What’s wrong with making New Year’s resolutions? It’s as good a … Continue reading

Discovering stuff (a.k.a. Seeking) is one of our most powerful motivators.

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThat explains a lot. But, how much of it is useful (i.e. productive) and how much is mindless chasing of lights? And what does this say about people who seem to have little or no interest in seeking? AND how … Continue reading