Entrepreneurship
Delighted! Signs the collective is moving to service to others ethic
Dearest readers, I am always looking out for clues and definite signs that our shared reality is shifting from a service-to-self philosophy based on greed, separation, and lack to one that is expansive, holistic, conceptual, compassionate, and generous. In this nascent reality that we are all evolving into and building together, all people, animals, […]
Helping people stimulates the economy
Hello readers, The other day, I was watching Real Time with Bill Maher as he was interviewing Bernie Sanders. During this interview, Bernie said something extraordinary, which I have not heard him say during any other interview…and I have listened to a great many of his rally speeches and interviews. I am paraphrasing, but Bernie said […]
Yin and Yang: the political divide in America
Hello readers, In America, we live in an either/or world. Either you are an individualist (a Republican or Libertarian) or you are a progressive socialist (Democrat). Did it ever occur to anyone that a person who is concerned about social issues may also be an independent, self-responsible person? And how about those Americans who […]
Socially responsible: How using social media can bypass Congress and bring us direct democracy
Hello readers, I really admire President Obama. He is an incredibly intelligent, educated, and caring man. I am proud of what he has accomplished in this country despite huge obstacles: blanket opposition by Republican representatives to just about every measure he has attempted to introduce under his presidency. President Obama has remained committed to a “working […]
Trump=Sanders? Idealism, reality, and the grace of nature
Hello readers, If you read my blog regularly, you have most likely noticed that I am something of an idealist. I want to see our world become a kinder, more compassionate place, and I’d like to be a part of that process by trying to embody those values in my life, by being mindful […]
progressive reawakening
Hello readers, Are you an idealist? If you are anything like me, it probably really bothers you when you see an individual or some group of people or defenseless animals becoming the object of mistreatment or discrimination. Like me, you might be struggling to make a living and having the feeling that the little safety […]
My life of poverty and abundance as a creative person (my story)
Hello readers, As an artist and creative person, my prime preoccupation has always been freedom. Freedom to spend the limited time I have on this planet thinking, dreaming, creating art and thoughts about life and art. The freedom to be a creative person can be conceived on different levels. Each of us has to […]
Making Dreams Come True: Moving from Intention to Action
Hello readers, Everyone dreams of a better life, a larger life, of freedom and that buzzing sensation of wonder felt when ideas and desires begin to coincide with physical reality. The success of lottery games proves this. Yet, why do almost all of us settle for less than our dreams? I have reflected on this […]
Help for Dreamers
Hello readers, Yesterday, I attended a book club that is part of a women’s artist support group. A point was brought up by one of the artists, commenting on the book “The Twelve Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor” by Gail McMeekin. The woman in question noted that the author encourages women to […]
The Disappointment Advantage: Why We Like to Read About Less Than Successful Characters in Literature
Hello readers, I just finished reading Dave Eggers book, “A Hologram for the King”, published by McSweeney’s, July 2012. Please find a New York Times book review link below: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/22/books/review/a-hologram-for-the-king-by-dave-eggers.html?pagewanted=all Mr. Eggers’ novel centers around a main character, Alan Clay, a consultant and former bicycle manufacturer originally from Dedham, Massachusetts, on a last chance venture […]
Living Simply: A New Standard of Living
Hello readers, I have always aspired to living simply, and for the most part, I feel I have succeeded. Although I have never earned much more than $20,000 a year, I manage to live simply with a focus on enjoying the moment. I feel that a high standard of living means doing work that has meaning, having […]
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