I think perhaps that deep inside of us, whether we have parents or not, whether our parents were helpful or not, each of us has a parental voice. If it weren't there, we'd create it. I think maybe that voice never leaves - it's the inner parent, in the same way there is an inner child. From the parental voice, depending on our character, we want one of two things. Either, on … [Read more...]
The Unseen Light
You know, the agonizing thing about knowing you can build a business, knowing you have the courage, the intelligence, the talent, is not having the right idea. Don't get me wrong, I have a business, and it's the right idea, and it has been, for where I was, where I am, and for a while yet where I'm going. It's the right idea because any business that works is currently the … [Read more...]
Faith in a Blog about Work
Look, here's the point: I have more than a couple of jobs, but I limit what I discuss to two, so we don't have to waste time with the "you're a freak" discussion. I often hear people talk of: "putting in long hours". As opposed to what? I was going to work anyway. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing as work. People talk of "work-life balance" but why does work need to be … [Read more...]