“My life and most people’s lives are a series of little miracles — strange coincidences which spring from uncontrollable impulses and give rise to incomprehensible dreams. We spend a lot of time pretending that we are normal, but underneath the surface each one of us knows that he or she is unique.” Colin Clark, My [...]
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When Life is Cluttered, So is Your House
When I feel overwhelmed in other areas of my life, my house reflects it. One of my friends says her closet mirrors her life. If her closet is clean and tidy, her life is, too. If your house looks like a tornado hit, it’s a safe bet there may be turmoil in relationships or intensity [...]
Book Review of The October Abduction of Thomas Martin: Bloodline
What do alien abductions, UFOs, spirits, transgenetic beings, and modern-day paranormal events have to do with Biblical prophecies about demons, giants and the battle between good and evil? Everything, according to The October Abduction of Thomas Martin: Bloodline, a new novel written by our friend, Becky Blanton. I was so excited to receive a Galley [...]
Conventional Wisdom: Ignore It
Most of us rely upon conventional wisdom when we’re making decisions. We’re comforted by doing what we think we’re supposed to do. We’ll use “rule of thumb” benchmarks to assess, check and balance our actions. We’ll consult widely-accepted sources of information, particularly the media, for guidance and justification regarding our decisions. But using conventional wisdom [...]
Life Skills: You Don’t Have to Explain Certain Things
You don’t have to stop and explain everything. Just get on with things. Not everyone is going to understand you. Most of the people who don’t will not even try. In this context, explaining yourself can be one big waste of time. When you realize you don’t have to explain certain things, this breakthrough moment [...]
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Peter and Betsy Wuebker are location-independent professionals who share what they know about travel, simplicity and integrating work with life. 