Category Archives: The Present Moment

Observe, Observe, & Observe Some More!

By carol | Published: November 24, 2009
You can never do it enough. It will often bring surprises. Most times we hate to do it.  We’d rather create our own fantasies. We’d rather swim in the pool of our own beliefs, and wrap ourselves up in the cozy blanket of our own opinions. We’d rather be in denial.  We’d rather medicate. We’d [...]
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Why Are We Rushing?

By carol | Published: November 6, 2009
As a former New Yorker, I understand the drive to rush. New Yorkers are always in a hurry.  And they walk fast.  I considered myself a successful New Yorker because I could outwalk almost anyone next to me.  I could cross the street faster, get to the bus stop quicker, dodge my way through a subway crowd [...]
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Torpedo Your Fantasies!

By carol | Published: August 4, 2009
“Why”, you say, “should I get rid of my fantasies? I have spent many idle hours embellishing them.”   Then you add with a sorrowful glance to the ground, “Besides, they’re all I have these days.” AAh, if that were only true.  But alas, we humans are much more powerful than we’d like to admit, and with [...]
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