If you live in the United States like I do, believing that the entire world must revolve around Christmas is tempting. I have to confess I do succumb to it. "Everything" this week must be about presents and food and family preparation, and then the … [Read more...] about Another name for Christmas is Monday
spirit & personal
“Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?
In some circles I frequent, “Do what you love, and the money will follow” is commonly uttered. But is it true? In my lifetime, I’ve gathered some evidence that it works and some evidence that it doesn’t. Indeed, more and more, I wonder whether “the … [Read more...] about “Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?
I Went to Reno to Challenge Marianne Williamson this Week
As a progressive public policy advocate turned new thought minister who focuses more on prayer than picket signs as a way to change the world these days, you might not be surprised that I’m interested in Marianne Williamson’s candidacy for president. … [Read more...] about I Went to Reno to Challenge Marianne Williamson this Week
what if we use the messy bad stuff (instead of pushing it away)?
in spiritual circles (and in general american life), there is a tendency to push against the messy stuff, the hard stuff, and the bad stuff and to focus instead or affirm what is tidy, easy, or good. i’ve experienced many meditations where we … [Read more...] about what if we use the messy bad stuff (instead of pushing it away)?
what happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness
i remember it vividly. i'm standing in a parking lot talking to two friends. i was asking one of them what had changed her financial life. she said, "what happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness." i laughed long and hard and then joked, “well if … [Read more...] about what happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness
just admit that you know
where are you not admitting what you know? a mentor once told me that whenever people ask for clarity, it’s usually courage, not clarity, that they lack. does that ring true for you? it certainly rang a gong for me. my whole life i’ve … [Read more...] about just admit that you know
7 tips for dealing with difficult xxxxxx xxxxxxx people
this is not that column where we talk about how it’s “me in the mirror,” and everyone is an effing contribution to us. (see https://snicholsblog.com/2023/09/every-person-is-a-contribution-to-us-sigh for that). no, in this concept, we acknowledge … [Read more...] about 7 tips for dealing with difficult xxxxxx xxxxxxx people
every person is a contribution to us (sigh)
the good news is that every person we meet contributes to us, our lives, and our happiness. the bad news is that every person we meet contributes to us, our lives, and our happiness. i hate this spiritual wisdom so much. i want to believe that … [Read more...] about every person is a contribution to us (sigh)
5 snouts up for greta gerwig and jon batiste as leaders of totally new realities
last time we talked about trouble at the border. when we cross the border, we enter a new reality. what will it take for you to be the leader of a totally different reality? “we envision a world that works for everyone and for all of … [Read more...] about 5 snouts up for greta gerwig and jon batiste as leaders of totally new realities
are you experiencing trouble at the border?
have you ever found that the idea stage of a project is light and easy, but when you get to the carrying out of the idea, you run into so many roadblocks and difficulties that you begin to question whether this idea makes any sense for you? if … [Read more...] about are you experiencing trouble at the border?
stay the course part 3 (but pay attention)
this post will be quick. on 6/23/2023 i posted snicholsblog.com/2023/06/stay-the-course about how when i drive by this one interchange that i panic that i won’t be able to get off on my usual 10th street exit. and we all laughed about … [Read more...] about stay the course part 3 (but pay attention)
stay the course, part ii: why not keep doing what’s working?
what i wrote last week about how highway 50's solid lane lines helped me stay the course snicholsblog.com/stay the course got me wondering, what else have i experienced about staying the course that might be useful? and then it hit me: if it's … [Read more...] about stay the course, part ii: why not keep doing what’s working?