“Foolish wisdom is about dealing with the world in ways you have not before …” Challenge is … Most folks can’t get out of their own way What I mean by “most folks can’t get out of their own way” is that they lead with their limitations. Of course, they don’t mean [...]
Life
Is The Future Of The Universe Uncertain?
CAUTION: Please don’t read my musings on the nature of the Universe, Reality and How To Live Your Life Well … unless you already know me or it’s just gonna piss you off … I’ve been exploring the concept of teleology for years. That the future “pulls” the present towards it forms the basis [...]
Mirror, Mirror …
We always see what we want to see, from inside who we think we are … until we don’t I’ve been following the Lance Armstrong debacle since it began … in 2004. That’s when the sponsor of the Tour de France offered a $5 million dollar bonus to the winner, and immediately demanded that [...]
The Aesthetic Frame
There’s a profound possibility in organizing aesthetically … in other words to see the world in terms of pattern and potential beauty. I used a word for it in a response on Facebook earlier today … “SPLENDOR” … to become present to and aware of SPLENDOR. Specifically the beginning point may be as simple as [...]
The Folly of Education
… begins when you leave behind your will to pursue your personal fascination. The cost ~ only your Bliss! Beginning with books I still remember some of the books I read before I was ten years old … The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary The Voyage [...]
The Cost of Being an Information Junkie
“Hello I’m Joseph and I’m an Information Junkie …” It’s an interesting thing being addicted to information … especially as an information producer. Let me back up for a moment, and then I’ll get to my point … The Life of an Information Junkie … An information junkie consumes and collects information like an [...]
Your Life Story – Coming Full Circle
Your Life Story and Self-Leadership … Uncovering the Path to the Results and Outcomes You Really Want I’ve been at something for the last twenty five years or so that I think is wonderful … a model that’s literally life changing. For twenty of those twenty five years I’ve been engaged in spreading the word [...]
Mentoring, Magical Thinking & Myth
The Danger of Magical Thinking In The Hands Of Would-Be Mentors Cannot Be Overemphasized If Your Serious About Your Success! Every couple of days I drop my my Facebook page to see who’s posted what – and today what came up for me is the foolishness of magical thinking, especially when it’s presented by someone [...]
New Games and New Code …. Survival and Prosperity in the New World Order
New Games and New Code … Survival and Prosperity in the New World Order I’ve struggled with writing this post for more than a few days now. Let me begin at the beginning and sharing why this has been a difficult post for me to write. I hate the idea of being a harbinger [...]
Applied Mythology 101: Reflections On Heroes, Mentors and Stories
Applied Mythology, ala Dr. Joseph Riggio and the MythoSelf Process, Is NOT About The Telling Of Old Stories … Applied Mythology IS ABOUT How To Incorporate The Structure Of Mythic Form Into Your Life To Make It More Whole and Wellformed … i.e.: More Blissful Heroes and Mentors I have a couple or “Intellectual [...]
