Displaying all posts for ‘June, 2004

Peace, an Attitude

by June 26, 2004

Mattie Stepanek, a 13 year old poet and peacemaker died this week. Mattie had a rare form of muscular dystrophy, yet it didn’t prevent him from publishing several best selling books of poetry. Nor did it prevent him from taking his peace beliefs on the Oprah and Larry King Live shows. If you’ve heard the [...] Read more »

A Non-Meditative Method of Self-Understanding

by June 24, 2004

The question, “Who am I?” attracts each of us at some time in our lives. The human quest for meaning and purpose in life begins with asking this question, and is unsuccessful until answered. Meditation is the normal means for gaining this insight–and it’s a wonderful path to self understanding. Yet many people find it [...] Read more »

Fear in the Workplace: The Bullying Boss

by June 22, 2004

The New York Times > Health > Mental Health & Behavior > Fear in the Workplace: The Bullying Boss This interesting article in the New York Times, about bullying bosses got me to thinking about my bosses over the years. I vividly recall one boss, Gordon, who was an aggressive and volatile bully. I can [...] Read more »

Forgiveness or vengeance

by June 20, 2004

Please visit my web site, YourCoachtoSuccess.com. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Forgive and forget. When someone wrongs you which path do you take? Vengeance or Forgiveness? Some quote the Bible’s “eye for an eye,” as justification for vengeance. Others quote “turn the other cheek,” as justification for forgiving. There’s a certain sense of [...] Read more »