My Thoughts and Articles
Fine?
I have a tendency to say “I’m fine” when I’m not. It’s almost an automatic response. Maybe I’m feeling bad but don’t quite understand why. Or maybe I know why, but I don’t want to talk about it. I’m Fine I saw a post online the other day that said ...
Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Living Wholly
This past Easter weekend, I was struck by the dichotomy of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, the symbolism of each day, and how I think we need both in our lives. Good Friday Good Friday has to do with death, dying, sacrifice, loss, pain, sorrow, and sadness. It’s a little ...
The 15-Minute Rule
When I work with graduate students, I tell them about something I call the “15-minute rule.” Basically, what this means is that if they are working on something and get to the point where they are stuck, they should continue to work on it for 15 minutes. Then, if they ...
2 Lists to Help You Live a Meaningful Life
Most of us want to live a meaningful life. But if we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes we struggle to do this well. Maybe you just spent the past two hours watching bad TV or zoning out on social media. How can we begin to live our lives with more meaning ...
When Money is Involved, Be Cautious
I was talking with a friend the other day, and I heard a story that is unfortunately quite common. He had started a business venture with a friend. At first things had been going fine, but then he started to notice some red flags about how the friend was operating ...
The Miracle Question
Sometimes it is difficult to know exactly what we want, or what our goal is. We might be frustrated with some aspect of our lives (e.g., work, relationships, health), but we might have trouble articulating how exactly we want our lives to be different. If you find yourself in this ...
