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We live in a world of noise and distraction. Via external and internal sources, we are constantly bombarded with an assault on our brains and bodies. It’s akin to watching a Twitter feed of continuous input—bam, bam, bam, steadily providing more things to process. While…

Just as light bends through a prism, so does information. Impressions, ideas, and input bend when filtered through the prism of not only our attitudes but also beliefs and behaviors. Growing up in the ’60s, I remember my father watching the news and seeing the…

You know that feeling when you look at the clock and wonder where did the time go? That experience when you were so engrossed in your activity that time melted and you felt completely at one with what you were doing. It’s called flow state.…

Transitions are a reality check. There’s never a better time to step back and examine what we really want out of life than during a period of massive change. But you don’t have to wait for a crisis to take stock of your life. Recently,…

This time of year, the word ‘gratitude’ slides off the tongue with great ease. While I am ever grateful to so many, I decided to devote a period of meditation to the word and observe what came up (if anything).   While it is difficult to…

I think it’s fair to say that we love control. At least, we love the idea that we have control. Unfortunately, when it comes to REAL control, what we possess falls within a limited band. It’s way easier to talk about what we can control…

Since I started Chapter X two years ago, I’ve received many wonderful and affirming notes from various readers. Anytime I get such a note, it supports my belief that my writing and podcasts provide value. I feel truly blessed by all your feedback. I see…