A License to be Happy

I just saw one of those old, tired “motivational” platitudes, posted on Linkedin:  It reads, “Tell me I can’t do it and I’ll show you I can.”  Show who?  Who is this “you”?  Who gives a shit? Where does this phantom “you” get such bullshit, gas-lighting authority and judgement to call us out? Well, the … Continue reading A License to be Happy

Man’s Affliction and Getting at One With the World

There was a time when I thought I wanted to climb Mount Everest.  I was watching “Everest” on the Discovery Channel and it looked glorious.  Then I read Bear Grylls’ book, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears” and thought if he can do it after breaking his back, I surely can.  I must climb Everest! Why?  Why … Continue reading Man’s Affliction and Getting at One With the World