Author’s Bio: Maurice is the author of five books: Businessman First, Remembering Henry G. Parks, Jr., 1916-1989, Capturing the Life of a Businessman Who Was African American, A Biography, 2014; From Whence We Come, 2017; Of Time and Spirit, a Tribute to My Father, 2020; Zelma’s Aphorisms, Old School Wisdom, Instructive, Inspirational, Hilarious to Outrageous, 2022; […]
If someone tells you that you need to pay to sign up for government student loan debt relief program, run away as fast as you can. Scammers want to hook you and fill their pockets with your money, while their “advice” may make your student loan problems worse. The Federal Trade Commission offers the following […]
About a year ago, I had a chat with Jungian Analyst Vlado Solc about his book, Dark Religion: Fundamentalism from the Perspective of Jungian Psychology, which he wrote in partnership with George Didier. My own PhD research had explored women’s experience of reconciling sexuality and spirituality through the lens of Jungian theory of individuation, and […]
Listen! Pragmatic mindfulness refers to the practice of mindfulness with a practical, goal-oriented approach. It focuses on applying mindfulness techniques and principles to everyday activities and situations to improve overall well-being and effectiveness. Pragmatic mindfulness emphasizes integrating mindfulness into daily routines and tasks, such as breathing exercises, body scans, or mindful eating. It involves cultivating […]
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The main reason I am this happy in my relationship with my husband is not just because he makes me laugh all the time, or he is a great travel companion, or he […]
Rate this post Have you ever experienced the sinking feeling of losing your ID right before a flight? The sheer panic and anxiety that accompany such a situation are overwhelming. Let me take you on a deeply personal journey as I recount the harrowing tale of how I lost ID before flight, and the astonishing […]
With Gratitude Optimism is Sustainable: The Power of Positive Thinking If you’re looking for a way to stay optimistic in the face of challenges, gratitude might be the key. According to Michael J. Fox, “With gratitude, optimism becomes sustainable.” This means that when you focus on the things you’re thankful for, you’re more likely to […]
If you’re not yet convinced that climate-change alarmism is more about politics, wealth redistribution, power, control, gullibility, and ignorance than it is about climate (it is), maybe you should read this anyway, even if it’s just out of curiosity, be it morbid or idle: “Cancellations Start for John Clauser After Nobel Physics Laureate Speaks Out […]
It’s a warm summer day. I’m sitting on the sofa in my den, preparing my TEDx talk about how we can change society’s attitudes towards older adults. When I looked out the window, all I could see, Was the leafy crown and hefty trunk of a mature tree. The tree with its many outstretched branches […]
After every conference I attend, I search for the significant takeaway from the event. The Global Leadership Conference produced this probing question: Are you leading for the right reason? As a pastor, I know many shepherds struggle with the concept of leadership. Am I called to lead, or am I called to shepherd my flock? […]
