A paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd, but when examined more closely, reveals a hidden truth or insightful perspective. A real-life example is the paradox of choice, where having more choices can lead to feeling more overwhelmed and less satisfied than having fewer choices. It is the concept of “less is…
A covenant is an agreement or contract. It can be in the form of a written, legal document or can simply be a promise wherein both parties agree to certain types of behavior. A rental agreement might be in the form of a signed lease, or it can be a less formal agreement with the…
Everyone and everything have limits, except God. There is a limit to how much weight a human being can lift. Even heavy equipment can only lift a certain amount of weight. We say we have a phone plan with “unlimited talk, text and data”. But in spite of what the contract says, it only holds…
Stress can manifest itself in the form of pressure, tension, worry, anxiety, trouble, trauma suffering, pain, grief or any number of other negative feelings. Long-term stress can lead to deep depression and to helpless, hopeless feelings of despair. The antidote to stress, or rather, the way to counteract its effects, is the relaxation response. This…
In general, principles are a kind of code or belief system that help us live an ethical and well- reasoned life. They set the standards by which we make good decisions. A principled person is one whose reasoning and conduct are based on truth and decency. Honesty, fairness, respect, empathy, and integrity are examples of…
There are many types of power, from the mechanical power of machines to lift or move vast amounts of physical materials to the power of AI to analyze and manipulate vast amounts of data. Power is usually thought of, in a physical context, as the amount of force required to move something a certain distance…
According to Wikipedia, “Pleasure is experience that feels good, that involves the enjoyment of something. It contrasts with pain or suffering, which are forms of feeling bad.” It is human nature to seek something that makes us feel good and is enjoyable or satisfying. Anything from eating our favorite dessert to winning at our favorite…
We have all heard the phrases: “Listen to your mother, listen to your heart or gut, listen to God, or listen to your conscience”. This might seem strange to someone whose mother is not present and who’s heart, God and conscience are all silent. Yet we know what our mothers told us when we were…
Influence is the power to have an impact on someone or something. Every person, whether they realize it or not, has the ability to influence others through actions, words, or lifestyle choices. A person’s actions and words can impact others, either positively or negatively. When a person influences someone else, they are changing that person…
Experience combines both the act of directly observing or participating in something, and the resulting knowledge or skill gained. It encompasses both the process of encountering something and the lasting effects it has on a person. In other words, experience involves actively engaging with the world through seeing, doing, or feeling things. It’s about being present…