Morrie Schwartz, in ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ by Mitch Albom, stated, “So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, […]
Individuation – Finding Your Own Path
You may be familiar with Henry David Thoreau’s saying, “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” Thoreau metaphorically advises one to ‘be your self.’ However, what does it really […]
Getting our Needs Met
How do you know whether your needs are being fulfilled at any moment? Begin by looking at your feelings as they tell you if your needs are being fulfilled or are lacking. Ask your self, “How am I feeling?” when doing a certain activity (i.e. watching TV, doing a task, being with a certain person.) […]
Our basic needs
“I need a vacation!” “I really need a new pair of shoes.” The term need refers to necessity, compulsion and duty and may have been influenced by the Old English word neod meaning desire and longing. However, what do we really need? Needs are essential for survival. Beyond the obvious physical needs for survival, such […]
Why making change is so hard
We are familiar with the Greek philosopher Heraclitus’ statement, “Change is the only constant” in life. However, as much as this is true we often find change difficult. We balk or flat-out resist change in a number of ways. We avoid by leaving the room or the relationship when the topic of change comes up. […]
From birds to fans … collective behaviour
We are often in awe of the harmonious flow of a flock of birds or a school of fish. How can these organisms move so quickly without bumping into each other? These unified movements, often signaled by one of the animals, suggest the existence of a collective animal behaviour. This phenomenon, called group mind or […]
