Seeking Pleasure Without Conscience

serene Seeking Pleasure Without Conscience Are you a pleasure seeker?

We are all selfish to a degree.  We want what gives us pleasure and makes us happy.  However, every action we take has consequences.

The main thrust of my message on this site is about living life to the fullest.  I encourage regular people to pursue what they really want in life.  However, I also emphasize that this must be balanced against one’s conscience.…

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Are You A Control Freak In Your Relationships?

headlock Are You A Control Freak In Your Relationships? We all want some control over our lives.  We want to feel like we govern the direction our life takes.  Of course, the circumstances of our life are largely determined by those around us.  Our spouses, kids, family members, co-workers, and friends have a huge influence.  Their behavior, good or bad, determines a lot about what we have to deal with in life.  Therefore, many of us want to control …

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11 Ways To Make Your Apologies More Meaningful and Effective

windowslivewriterecf58ab127eb 67ebpleading eyes 3 11 Ways To Make Your Apologies More Meaningful and Effective “When you realize you’ve made a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.” ~Dan Heist

An effective apology can cure many bad situations in relationships.  Contrary to what some think, apologizing is not a sign of weakness, but rather a clear sign of strength and confidence.  It takes guts to put your ego aside and to humbly apologize for inappropriate actions or comments.  …

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A Simple Life Is A Good Life – I Believe Less Is More

In our consumer society today, I think we often overburden ourselves with stuff.  I have been guilty of buying things and more things only to find that the luxuries soon become burdens.  With everything you buy comes some responsibility.  Once we have made these purchases, we often have to maintain, insure, and use them to avoid guilt.  In other words, what we thought was going to be a luxury that …

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