“Channels come and channels go. Blessed be the name of the channel!” ~ Rev. Dr. Mary A. Tumpkin From where does your supply come? Confusion between source and channel, cause and effect, is a common occurrence. Let’s begin by examining some possible answers to what supplies our good to see what makes sense. Employers – […]
Tag: Nurture You
Be Your Best
Singles frequently lament that they lack dates because they are overweight or aren’t attractive enough. I can understand their reaching these conclusions based on the emphasis placed on appearance by the media. Add to that how easy it is to edit a photo today, and the images of “perfection” we’re bombarded with can be overwhelming. […]
Overcoming Staff Reluctance (Or Our Own)
How do we help reluctant staff learn new technology? What if it’s we who resist embracing new ways? How can we “get with the program”? The first thing to consider is that emotions affect the brain’s ability to learn, think, and remember. Self-doubt, fear, and resistance prevent the brain from doing these things, whereas confidence […]
Finding the “Different Ways or Truer Answers”
Last month I quoted Dr. Scott Peck who said that deep feelings of discomfort bring us to our finest moments, because they propel us to find “different ways or truer answers.” Just how do we find those ways and answers? Having experienced my own “finest moment” in the past and again just recently, let me […]
How Much Work Should a Relationship Take?
It’s often said that marriage takes work. If that’s the case, the same can be said about a relationship. But what is meant by “work” and how much work should it take? These are important questions to consider because I’ve seen times when singles think that it’s right and good that they have to work […]
Critical Thinking Skills Are Essential Today
Today, more than ever, students, employees, and organizational leaders need well-developed critical thinking skills. There are several reasons for this. The rate of change and degree of complexity increase every year thanks to rapid technological developments and the information explosion. The world’s information is doubling every two years, according to the 2011 Digital Universe Study. […]
The Potlatch Tradition – Giving Gone Awry
While traveling in Alaska a few years ago, I learned about the tradition of potlatches. The word “potlatch” means to give, and it is a celebration of a person’s well-being. These were important events, as they established the people’s economic stability and confirmed their status and family ties. In the absence of written deeds, a […]
Buddha’s Approach to Sane Sex
I was delighted to learn recently that the sane sex approach to dating is in alignment with the third of Buddhism’s Five Mindfulness Trainings dating back to the 5th century B.C.E. As you may recall, sane sex is always safe and results from combining attraction with emotional intimacy. It happens in the context of an […]
Consider the Opposing Choice
As an academic and career coach, I help people develop the skills to succeed. Successful students usually become effective employees; most of the skills are transferrable. In keeping with this week’s theme, let’s look at some of the things a student or employee (or manager) might do if they did not want to be successful. […]
What Would You Do Not to Receive?
Are you striving to receive something? Perhaps it’s a new job, a special relationship, or a healing. Let’s make sure we’re open to receiving by turning our thinking inside out regarding receiving. What would someone do who believes it’s better to give than to receive or feels guilty when given recognition or gratitude? Refuse offers […]