Archive for July, 2009
Spiritual Enlightenment, Spiritual Teachers, Jesus Christ, Profiteering and Capitalism
Why is it a conflict of interest when someone among us, a religious leader or self-proclaimed “spiritual teacher”, becomes “enlightened” and then charges exorbitant sums of money for their services, often at the expense of the very people they seek… read more
How to Make College University as Hard and Painful as Possible
This time of year we begin to see so many lists and guides on how to succeed in college or university. Looking back, I thought this was a good time to present my list of the top ways to make… read more
Karma, Snake Oil and a Clear Path
A dear friend of mine was presented with the most fascinating proposition the other day. For the “paltry” sum of $2,000, a “spiritual master” he had met was going to “clear” his karma. What an amazing opportunity don’t you think?… read more
Happy Husband, Happy Marriage
A few weeks ago I posted an article on How to be a Better Husband, and I received some fantastic feedback. Being a person of symmetry, I couldn’t do one for husbands without doing one for wives, so here you… read more
Stress Management and the Limits of the Human Psyche
What is our breaking point? How much can we really take?
Most teenagers think they are invincible, and yet on the other end of the spectrum, most seniors take an entirely different approach to life, taking what remaining energy they … read more
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