Author: curiousmike

I’ve been using an app called “10 Percent Happier” for a couple of years. It’s created by Dan Harris, an ABC news journalist. The app is a collection of short discussions and guided meditations (almost all under 15 minutes). The discussions are with a variety of prominent meditation teachers, all with Dan’s practical, relaxed, and […]

I’ve been using an app called “10 Percent Happier” for a couple of years. It’s created by Dan Harris, an ABC news journalist. The app is a collection of short discussions and guided meditations (almost all under 15 minutes).  The discussions are with a variety of prominent meditation teachers, all with Dan’s practical, relaxed, and often […]

Julia Dhar: How to have constructive conversations https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_dhar_how_to_have_constructive_conversations

(Thanks to my friend Wayne for turning me on to this video). Here are my key takeaways… Start with where are you agree. The video points are a great example of where Jordan Peterson not only agrees with, but actively expands upon a potential adversaries point, and then takes it just a little bit further […]

I’ve long thought that there’s a lot of wisdom in the Comics. Here’s one that needs no words from me.  Happy Memorial Day.

Yesterday I woke up dreading my upcoming workday. OK, “dreading” is a little strong, but I did have some potentially uncomfortable conversations coming up, and I wasn’t looking forward to them. I took this as an opportunity to check in about how I felt about this, and perhaps why. I didn’t journal about it (next […]

My family and I are spending a couple of days at Claytor Lake. We rented a “cabin” (sleeps 16 — long story) and I’m taking a day off work. My wife, daughter, and mother-in-law are joined by my son and his girlfriend, who are visiting us from college. I thought to myself about a week […]

I’ve seldom made decisions easily. It’s part of my nature to ponder all the variables, see things from all angles, and take as much time as possible, before making any decision. Well, almost any decision. My wife and I were married within nine months of meeting each other. I chose my college major in 15 […]

Here’s an interesting discussion about how our brain processes our relationships with others. Things to learn about: Stupid enemy mode (that’s an enemy mode that’s stupid — not a mode involving a stupid enemy) 🙂 Intelligent enemy mode — gifted and ungifted Hot anger, cold anger Christian teachings on the matter Where attachment comes in […]

I’m always looking for examples of people finding ways to get along. If beer is involved, so much the better…