Why is there so much violence, destruction, and death in the world? And relatively so little peace and quiet time? Here’s the short answer. People. And I could tell you that peace and quiet time is the solution to that other stuff. But you probably wouldn’t believe the answer could be so simple. Maybe you’d rather have a highly complicated solution to this complex … Read the rest…
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It was 2014. And Elgielene and I took a drive between two small towns on the western slope of Colorado. We spotted a meadow of flowers that overlooked a beautiful, expansive view of mountains in the distance. So I stopped and snapped a picture. But I discovered a flaw in that meadow of flowers. Well, the flaw was actually in my picture of the … Read the rest…
Suicide is more than three times as likely to be the cause of death as murder by gun. It’s almost twenty times as likely to be the cause of death as malnutrition. I could go on and on. But, instead I’d like to give you three short reasons to be drawn to life instead of death. Suicide should not be your cause of death … Read the rest…
The best way for you to get a valid point across to me is to scream at me. Obviously a lot of people believe that’s true. Because there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t see someone trying to drown out anyone who would dare disagree with them. That scream at me part reminded me of my wife. No, not in the … Read the rest…
When someone lives to be 100 years old, it becomes newsworthy. Because most people don’t live that long. And everybody wants to know their secret. Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to live a long life. And 100 years is a long life these days. But forever is better. Sadly, most centenarians won’t get to experience how forever is better. Hey, don’t get mad … Read the rest…
Have you noticed how sometimes it seems impossible to be by yourself in this noisy world? And that’s not good. Because it’s important to occasionally find a place where you can be all alone? And you really shouldn’t be alone all the time. But there are times when it’s a very good thing for you. It can help you sort out your thoughts. Solitude … Read the rest…
Now, don’t let this spook you. But I’m gonna show you what you gotta do to control the universe. And don’t let those scientists who say the universe is expanding discourage you from this. It’s do-able if you have the right stuff. Are you ready? Good, let’s go… First, to control the universe you gotta get it going in the first place. And you’ll … Read the rest…