This is a follow-up to my original post supporting atheism, Why Atheism. One of the problems in the theism and spirituality debate I’ve encountered is the problem with rational versus emotional arguments. So far I’ve seen the arguments mostly being waged on the rational side. These are the arguments that point out how incredibly unlikely […]
Give It To Me Straight – 11 Tips for Better Feedback
Feedback usually has little or no bearing on quality. Every person has a different style of giving advice. That style doesn’t usually change much whether they think you are almost perfect or downright horrible. When you ask for feedback, what you hear says a lot more about the other persons “feedback style” than your inquiry. […]
10 Tips for Enjoying Solitude
“Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.” – Francis Bacon A little solitude can be relaxing. A lot can make you feel lonely, isolated and miserable. But sometimes solitude is unavoidable. You may have to close yourself away from friends to finish a project. You may be placed into […]
Ten Steps to Cultivate the Now Habit
We all need something to anchor ourselves. Something to give us certainty and happiness through the ups and downs in life. A compass point to give the day direction and prevent feeling meaningless and letting disorientation creep in. Some people use relationships, status or religion as that anchor. I believe the best one of all […]