Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true,...

The question is not, “Can they reason?” nor, “Can they talk?” but rather, “Can they suffer?” - Jeremy Bentham Given that I’ve written a number of times before about Compassion, I should talk about compassion towards animals. When we talk about compassion, it’s usually towards other human...

Feeling a bit blue....an old family friend died today. Rest in peace Lindsay. A sad day. I will miss your cheeky grin and sense of humour, you were a very nice man and I hope you are at peace. Say hi to Dad when you get there..... Lindsay Roesler 3 July 2013 Rest in Peace You can shed tears that he...

We have no doubt all heard the statement “You are what you eat.” Well, while some of us at least somewhat realize what that statement means and the ramifications of it on our health, it is still uncommon for most in today’s society to take that statement seriously enough for the sake of their...

  “It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” - Rose Kennedy, wife of Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr. (1890 - 1995) I agree. If you have lost...

Sometimes we just need to remember what the 12 Rules of Life really are: Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas. You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape. The five most essential words for a...

Sometimes we find ourselves running in place, struggling to get ahead simply because we forget to address some of the simple truths that govern our potential to make progress.  So here’s a quick reminder: The acquisition of knowledge doesn’t mean you’re growing.  Growing happens when...

I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have...

In any kind of negotiation, your ability to walk away is your strongest tool. Those who can walk away from the negotiation — legitimately walk away, not just make a show of it — are in the strongest position. Those who are convinced they need to make the deal are in the weakest position. This...

I truly believe that compassion provides the basis of human survival. Compassion without dogmatism, without complicated philosophy; just understanding that others are human brothers and sisters and respecting their human rights and dignities. That we humans can help each other is one of our unique...