8 Powerful Ways Ordinary Citizens Can Make a Difference When One Party Holds All the Power
When one party controls the presidency, Supreme Court, and both houses of Congress, it can create a challenging environment for those who feel their views are underrepresented. Here are some effective strategies for meaningful action.
How to thrive in uncertain times
I'm receiving a snowstorm of emails and texts from friends of every political bent who are terrified for our future. Here are a few thoughts about the five commonalities shared by people who find reserves of resilience and energy in every season.
Keep Doing Good Things
Keep doing good things and expect nothing in return. Kindness is always a counterbalance to evil. And joy inevitably finds its way into the hearts of the faithful servant.
The Piano Tuner
John Teachout tuned our family piano when I was a kid. He was blinded in World War II but had clearer vision then many sighted people.
The Disinformation Game: How It Works and What You Can Do
Disinformation is rampant. It's our enemies' most powerful covert weapon because it's so hard to spot. Want some tips on how to avoid fake news? Here are a few:
This Too Shall Pass
Enjoy the moment. Endure the inconvenience. As Tom Hanks wisely repeats in the attached video. This, too, shall pass.
The Best You Can Do
We enter the world with a toolbox and time. How we use both determines our legacy.
The Dash Between the Years
We've all seen them – headstones standing tall in silent graveyards. Each one tells a truncated tale, a name, a birth year, a dash, and then… another year. But have you ever truly considered the significance of that dash?
On Adversity
Adversity has the power to break us – or transform us. The difference lies not in avoiding hardship, but in how we rise above it.
The Best Teachers
The best teachers make knowledge accessible. They also fire our desire to learn.
Einstein’s God
When the famous physicist Albert Einstein lectured at U.S. universities, the recurring question students asked most was, "Do you believe in God?" Who was Einstein's God? And what can we make of that concept today?
Can I Get a Witness?
“I don’t want you to fix it. I just want to vent and need someone to listen.” Imagine what our would could be like if there were more witnesses and fewer judges?
Programming Your Subconscious Mind
If you’ve ever had an idea pop into your head while concentrating on something else, you’ve witnessed the subconscious at work. Self-talk is the most powerful tool to program your subconscious mind. So, when you talk to yourself… watch your language.