Archive for the ‘Perspective’ Category
How To Deal With Life In Tough Times 01/08/09
Living in Manhattan, I know several people who have recently lost their jobs. Most of these people are smart, educated, driven, great in their careers…and many of them have families, mortgages, and a ton of responsibilities. Understandably, they are scared. What makes the present situation even more terrifying is the underlying sense that something is [...] read the rest
Why I Am Proud To Be An American (Perhaps For The First Time)! 11/05/08
At 35 years of age, yesterday was the very first time I casted a vote in a U.S. election. And at 35 years of age, I can tell you that today is the first time I have ever felt genuine feelings of pride, patriotism and love towards the country I have lived my whole life! [...] read the rest
THE SHIFT Really Is Happening! 09/09/08
As many of you know, I am intimately involved in the making of THE SHIFT Movie. If you have not seen it yet, DEF check out the powerful 6 minute trailer at http://theshiftmovie.com To me, what this film is documenting is the very thing that can bring transcending and fundamental changes in the world. More [...] read the rest
The World According To…A Sea Bird? 07/31/08
Today I took a long walk on the beach and sat down next to a sea bird staring out at the ocean. I began wondering: how does this tiny creature perceive the vast expanse of water in front of it? Does it see a blue sky, white clouds, ripples in the current, and a straight [...] read the rest
Why Money Is Just Another Form Of Energy 07/16/08
A few weeks ago I read an article in a morning newspaper talking about the benefits of investing in something called the ‘vice fund’, a portfolio of companies in the tobacco, alcohol, casino, gaming and oil industries. The article touted the ‘fantastic’ news that over the last few years this particular investment option has averaged [...] read the rest
How To Cope When You Lose An ‘Anchor’ 07/10/08
As many of you know, a few months ago my long term girlfriend and I decided to split up. Although the move was ‘right’ for both of us, it has taken me a little while to discern what I miss most about the relationship, and about her specifically. Well, the purpose of this article is [...] read the rest
24 Hours Of Living ‘In The Flow’ 06/11/08
Have you ever experienced a period of time where it felt like everything you did was perfectly in flow with the way you should be living your life? When it happens you usually encounter a high frequency of coincidences, or what I prefer to call synchronicities. Most people dismiss these experiences as just random acts [...] read the rest