“Learning history is easy, learning it’s lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.” – Nicolas Bentley “Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment we have been among it’s passengers. But where are we going? And what kind of future will we discover there? Surprisingly,…
Archives for April 2019
How to Become More Present in Your Life
“Wherever you are be all there.” – Jim Elliot The clock ticks away – a reality that can’t be changed, no matter who you are, or what you do. To most of us, this doesn’t matter much. We simply continue through the motions of our daily routines, trying to get as much done as possible….
5 Telltale Signs of a Trustworthy Person
“Trusting someone is my decision, then proving me right is their choice.” History and fictional narratives are littered with stories of betrayal. Julius Caesar was murdered by his supposed friends. Darth Vader from Star Wars assassinated the Emperor Palpatine. Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen sold CIA information to the Soviet Military intelligence agency. Judas, one…
The Importance of Balancing Your Emotions with Logic
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” – Oscar Wilde Have you ever said or done something on the spur of the moment, only to regret it later? After reflecting on it, you may have said to yourself, “what…