journey with more joy!
A very quick way to improve your experience of life, especially during an election year and most especially in 2020, is to train yourself out of using labels. “Labels are for jars, not people” As much as possible, avoid labeling individuals. Whenever you place a label on a person, you immediately attach to that person… Continue reading Labelism
On September 8, 2001, I traveled from Washington DC to NYC by train. In 2001, I was a Software Engineer and Architect for Advent Software. The product I worked on was called Geneva, a portfolio accounting system. We hosted two user conferences each year: one typically at HQ in SF, and one on the east… Continue reading Nineteen Years
One could say that I am starting a new series. Remember always that my strongest intention is to inspire thoughts that help you attain whatever you desire. I want you to think about what I share, not simply believe it. I am not a judge or jury. I am not here to promote one value… Continue reading A Deeply Metaphysical View of Change
[My initial intention was to only post this on social media, but after I wrote it, I decided to post it here first.] If you’re reading this, you have probably noticed that my posts have drifted, bumping up against controversial subjects. As a result, I have either been directly or indirectly accused of being: a… Continue reading Not much Left to Lose
I founded A Fool’s Inclination in April of 2010, more than 10 years ago. I first started doing readings professionally in 2006 and have expanded and shifted my offering throughout that time. I chose the Fool as part of my branding because the Fool takes life one moment at a time. He is truly open-minded… Continue reading What is Q/QAnon?
Everything of the light has the potential of darkness. Everything from the dark has the potential for light. Light is all there is. Darkness exists only when the light is blocked. The nighttime experienced by half of the earth is created by the earth itself, casting a shadow. Is a black pebble dark or light?… Continue reading Dark and Light
[ I originally posted this in December of 2010. It ages so well, I decided to repost it. ] Do you know the difference between the words discreet and discrete? We’re more familiar with discreet. A few synonyms are: subtle, cautious, tactful, prudent, and inconspicuous. (See Inconspicuously Unrelenting.) Discrete, on the other hand, is less… Continue reading Disimprisionment (Repost)
Deanne has a dog; her name is Joy. Deanne loves Joy with her whole heart. Joy loves Deanne just as much. Deanne knows that Joy loves chewing on bones. After some time, Deanne learns which bones are her favorite. Deanne makes sure to have those on hand often. One day, Deanne is inspired with an… Continue reading The Dog and the Bone
Picture the scene. A wide valley sits within and is completely surrounded by tall mountains. During spring, when the air is often clean and clear, and when the sunny days outnumber the rest, the valley is lush and green. Those who live in this valley love that time of year. Yes, the sun doesn’t rise… Continue reading The Hermits
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