We can either wait to be happy or we can take action toward that result. Neither choice guarantees us success. We may fail either way. The difference is that waiting is almost certain to result in failure. While action, on the other hand, at least gives us a fighting chance. Happiness, as it turns out,…
Tag: the path
Distractions And Detours
As we walk our path, from time to time, we will be get distracted. Sometimes these distractions will cause us to stray off course. This is an inevitability. In fact, one could say that this, too, is part of the path. But, our goal should be to ensure that, when go astray, we recognize it…
Anger Is Not Additive
As soon as we add anger to our cause, we begin to lose credibility. No matter how righteous and justified we may be, anger distorts the truth. It blinds us from its own ill effects and deafens others to what we have to say. There is nothing good that anger can make better. And, there…
On Passion And Purpose
Passion is a fickle friend who will ultimately disappoint those who rely on it. Passion comes, goes, and changes focus as it sees fit. It is selfish, fleeting, and easily swayed when challenges arise. Passion is an excuse for all manner of immature, irresponsible, and even hurtful decisions. It overrides what we know to be…
A Path Of Errors
“Honor thy error as a hidden intention.“—Brian Eno, Oblique Strategies When we do creative work, we will make a lot of mistakes along the way. At least that is how it will feel. Our projects will not always come out the way that we wanted. We will sometimes find it difficult to get our ideas…