Part 3 Willingness: The Ultimate Force of Creation Willingness is the most powerful force in the cosmos—a primal energy that ignites action, fuels connection, and drives creation. Willingness is the impetus that precedes action. Without willingness, engagement ceases, and the potential to participate, care, share, teach, or learn fades. It is the foundation for building […]
Part 2 The Power of Intention Intention is the energy that underpins everything we do. It’s not just a thought or a goal—it’s a force that defines how we engage with ourselves first, and then with others. Intention shapes our relationships, actions, and decisions. It’s the invisible current that guides us toward meaningful connection and […]
Introduction We live by the meaning we assign to things. Love, truth, freedom—these are words we believe we understand, concepts we hold close, often without questioning the foundation upon which they stand. But what happens when we do? This series, “Meaning: A Divergent Perspective,” is an invitation to step beyond the familiar, to examine the […]
On this eve of a new year, I’m thinking about the people that I truly appreciate and letting them know it! I appreciate you, dear Reader! Your kind attention to my musings, meanderings, and convolutions…that’s a gift. Thank you! Ed Mylett, the leader, entrepreneur, author, and amazing speaker, shared something wonderful…he said, you are ideally suited to […]
“One day, I looked at my to-do list and realized—it wasn’t mine. It was everyone else’s.” We live in a world that thrives on more—more commitments, more things, more expectations. The weight of it all can feel unbearable, as though we’re struggling under a garbage truck load of “stuff.” Everywhere we turn, there’s a voice […]
In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]
Writers Gotta Write, Right? Writing for the sheer pleasure of writing embodies the joy of creative expression, self-discovery, and the simple act of putting thoughts into words. For writers, the act of writing isn’t just a task—it’s a necessity, a way of making sense of the world and connecting with their inner selves. Writers gotta […]
Writing is a simple and pure act with minimal tools necessary for its execution.There are as many reasons to write as there are people who write. Some of the best reasons I’ve found to write are: Writing to create order – as with a legal will Writing to honor – composing songs for your beloved, […]
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a dynamic process—a journey of getting happier. This reframes happiness from being a static goal to a living, breathing practice. It’s not an endpoint we reach but an […]
Disclaimer on HonorThis treatise in no way seeks to degrade the honor of the men and women in military communities around the world, who serve with integrity and commitment. It is, instead, an exploration of a culture that venerates sacrifice, particularly the sacrifice of its young to the gods of war. Introduction Those who believe […]
