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- ***What calls you? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Mark SusnowThere comes a time when we heed a certain call When the world must come together as one. That was the call that the social activist and musician Harry Belafonte heard. Millions of people were dying because of the famine in Africa. By 1985 he knew he had to take action and reached out ...
Views: 1304 - ***STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Mark SusnowDo you remember your kindergarten teacher? I don’t remember much about her, except her name and the stories she told. Since then I’ve had many more teachers and mentors who have all contributed to who I am today. We learn from all of our experiences and from everyone we meet, some more ...
Views: 1153 - ***The Challenge of the Times - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Mark SusnowThe world is changing faster than it has ever before. It’s challenging to keep up with the latest. Our greater dependency on technology fuels this trend. We know what the advantages to technology are. We have more opportunities and greater conveniences than we have ever had before. ...
Views: 1108 - ***Seeds of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Mark SusnowNature has its many mysteries. When we look deeply there is always a gift. Not only does nature nurture us, it reminds us of the cyclical nature of life. It also reminds us how unpredictable life can be. After a flurry of fresh snow, we have a sense of awe and transcendence as the sun ...
Views: 1380 - ***The Gift of Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Mark SusnowThe deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated. William James We look to relationships to satisfy this craving. It's our natural state to be loving. Unfortunately with the busyness of our lives we forget what that natural state is. There is nothing better than a ...
Views: 1145 - ***The Mental Breakthrough - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Mark SusnowAs the year was coming to an end, I had been thinking about my goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. How can I move forward in my life? What do I want to work on? What is my hope for the world? I had begun many a year in this manner. Then I had a flash of insight. It occurred in a ...
Views: 1372 - ***Enjoy the Journey - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Mark SusnowWhen is the right time to begin something new, to break your routine and begin a new adventure? It could be a new business endeavor, moving, or a change in relationship status. It could be a spiritual practice. It might even be taking a vacation for an extended period of time giving you a ...
Views: 1424 - ***Six Secrets for Finding Joy and Meaning in the Midst of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Mark SusnowYou might have your own definition of success. Success is more than making money. Success is more than being recognized in a career. It’s about being happy. It’s about liking who you are. It’s about having loving relationships. But if you are successful in a career and ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - ***THE LOST ART OF UNI-TASKING - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Mark SusnowLast week I was in the checkout line at the local health food store. It’s not unusual to run into old friends. I hadn’t seen Oscar in some time. In the midst of a catch-up conversation he attempted to pay his bill. After fumbling around, he laughed and said I better ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - ***The Magic Playground - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Mark SusnowMost of us have fond memories of playing at the playground when we were kids. There was the swing, the slide, the seesaw and playing in the sand. And most important the other kids. Once you felt safe, you let go. Before you knew it, it was time to go home. Some days you didn’t want to ...
Views: 1399 - ***The Many Faces of Charisma - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Mark SusnowI was 27. I had just passed the bar and was excited about making my first court appearance. It was a whole new world. I was sitting and observing, waiting for my case to be called. I was watching the “pros.” Molly Pinkston was one of them. She walked to the podium with the help ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - ***The Dynamics of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Mark SusnowEvery once in a while you have the good fortune to be in a room when the speaker says something so profound that you have to write it down. I always take that as a sign that I should not only write it down, but explore it further. The process of writing then becomes a journey of discovery. ...
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