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59The Shadow of Illumination
In the shadow Obscured by trivialities Lies the essence The magic that transforms The seedling into the sequoia The trepidation exists Only in the unknown To which we attach irrational fear Which is truly the only Real fear...
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76The Tough-Minded Optimist in the 21st Century
More than 50 years ago, Norman Vincent Peale published "The Tough Minded Optimist", one of the books that reflected his perspective that life should be approached with enthusiasm and positivity. So many of the ideas embodied in those books are not only applicable, but vital in today's world. This hub explores and expounds upon that thinking in a modern context.
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80The Not-So-Secret Secret of Bohemian Grove
Tucked into the wooded hills outside of Monte Rio, near the Russian River in northern California is a campground for the conservative elite (including several US Presidents), sponsored by the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. Every year, notables come there to relax, bond, and share in camaraderie, while also charting a course for the free world. It's also known for eclectic plays and unconventional rituals, most of which we know nothing about because of extreme secrecy surrounding it.
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75How to be A Positive Deviant
How to be a positive deviant, in whatever social, relationship, or organizational system one is in. Positive deviants are positive, solution-focused and continually look for ways to move things forward in unique, edgy and transformative ways. This hub describes the concept and then gives suggestions on how to adopt this way of thinking into your own life.
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76Are All Writers Crazy?
So, you're wondering, aren't you? You, who clicked on this article. I caught you. Yeah, it's all fine and good when I pick on the uber-smart in Are All Geniuses Crazy, because those smarty-pants technogeeks need to be explained away so we regular...
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76Are All Geniuses Crazy?
Satirical look at the overused media premise that those with mathematical genius are somehow closely connected with mental disorders, such as paranoid schizophrenia. Why is that? Could it be that writers make movies and writers are seldom gifted mathematicians, and what we don't understand, we either idolize or condemn? Perhaps instead we should just realize there are some things and some people we may never understand (even if they are uber-brilliant), and be happy with that!
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74Us and Them
Divisions have defined us. Wars have shaped countries and determined the shape and nature of our history. What drives humans to be so polarized on so many issues? If we're "us", who is "them"? It's a deeper wound from which we - all of humanity - suffer. A wound amplified by ego, divisiveness and anger. September 11, 2001 will resonate forever with each of us. I only hope we find a way - collectively - to bring us all together.
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73The Most Memorable Children's Stories
A father's reflections of the best children's stories he read with his children when they were little, along with a listing and summary of some of the most memorable phrases from those wonderful books.
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75How to not embarrass your teenage daughter!
Some time ago, I wrote a hub article in fun titled How to embarrass your preteen daughter, which has pretty widely viewed. I don't know why, but I presume it's because many parents are like me and find...
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78How To Embarrass Your Preteen Daughter
Teaching your preteen daughter that it's okay to laugh at yourself, and life. Includes seven steps to help to keep her on her toes!
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