By Steve D'Annunzio This is part three of a three-part series. Read part one here, and part two here. Breaking through the ceiling of the mental realm and into the spiritual realm comes through acceptance. Acceptance appears to be a very unreasonable mode to the mind, which is why this step is so difficult for most people. In acceptance … [Read more...]
The Stairway of Selves, Part 2: Modes of the Mental Realm
February 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio This is part two of a three-part series. Read part one here. After being in anger mode, you decide to move up by feeling that you’re entitled to a better life. “I deserve better,” you tell yourself, and you’re absolutely right — in the right context. Yet, the problem with the entitlement mode is that you develop the … [Read more...]
The Stairway of Selves, Part 1: Modes of the Physical Realm
February 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio The Stairway of Selves represents the totality of the human experience in 12 steps, phases, or modes. The 12 modes are separated into three phases: the first four steps are manifestations of the physical realm, the second four are manifestations of the mental realm, and the last four are manifestations of the spiritual … [Read more...]
Reduce Expenses or Increase Production?
February 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Garrett Gunderson Most accumulation-based books and advisors teach you to decrease your expenses as much as possible in order to save more money for retirement. There is definitely merit to decreasing expenses, especially in a consumption-driven culture where most people are borrowing to consume. But I generally take issue with how … [Read more...]
Egypt, Freedom, & the Cycles of History
February 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Oliver DeMille *Note: If you like this article, you'll love Oliver's latest book, FreedomShift: 3 Choices to Reclaim America's Destiny. “I look at the young protesters who gathered in downtown Amman today, and the thousands who gathered in Egypt and Tunis, and my heart aches for them. So much human potential, but they have no idea how far … [Read more...]
Why We Are Still in a Recession?
February 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Oliver DeMille “Why was it that scientists were so excited to discover facts that farmers had known for generations and generations?” —Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings The Wisdom of Crowds or Crowns? There is a technical definition of economic “recession,” but many Americans don’t know exactly what it is. Nor do they accept the experts’ … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: On Being Extravagant by Henry David Thoreau
February 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. On Being Extravagant Henry David Thoreau I fear chiefly lest my expression may not be extra-vagant enough, may not wander far enough beyond the narrow limits of my daily experience, so as to be adequate to the truth of which I have been convinced. Extra vagance! it depends on how you are … [Read more...]
Fruit On the Tree
February 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Chris Brady "Whenever you purpose to consult with anyone about your affairs, first observe how he has managed his own; for he who has shown poor judgment in conducting his own business will never give wise counsel about the business of others." - Isocrates, letter to Demonicus It is curious to me how quickly people are to proffer … [Read more...]
When All Is Said and Done
February 10, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward I once read the following quote: “And remember, when all is said and done, much more is said than is ever done.” I believe strongly in discussion and gathering all the facts. But all the facts in the world will not amount to anything until someone makes a decision and follows through. Think back to organizations you … [Read more...]
The Sacred Path
February 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio Life’s journey has two paths to choose between: the Sacred Path or the scared path. Notice how close the two words are: the “c” is in a different place and yet the two words have opposite meanings. Just as the two words have opposite meanings, so do we get opposite results when we choose one over the other. The Sacred … [Read more...]
