Many of us will remember as children being told what to, and what not to talk about with others. Many times, I remember being yelled at by my mother for talking about, what to me, seemed like a small incident or occurrence in the house. What made it worse for me, is that somehow the … Continue reading The Value of Friendship
Repeating the Same Message
When we hear a message over and over, whether it is from the same source, or multiple sources, our immediate ego reaction is to maybe get irritated, tune it out, try and ignore it. We may even actively start speaking against it. When this happens, when we hear the same message repeated, it usually indicates … Continue reading Repeating the Same Message
Getting Back On Track
Thank you all for being patient. Assuming that there are no more hidden surprises coming from work, I am ready and going back to my regular schedule tonight, and I am very much looking forward to it. The energy is completely different on my regular shift, and it lends itself very much to the type … Continue reading Getting Back On Track
Repeating the Same Story
It has been many days since I last wrote. Many things have occurred in that time. And many are still working themselves out. Personally I have been working many long hours at my regular job, and we are still adapting to new changes at the chapel. I have also witnessed one co-worker welcome a new … Continue reading Repeating the Same Story
When We Want a Different Answer…
Often in life, we find ourselves repeating the same behaviors every time certain emotional issues come up. These behaviors can be damaging, both to ourselves, and to those around us. We know that these behaviors are not working, and yet, we keep doing the same things expecting a different response - a change somewhere else … Continue reading When We Want a Different Answer…
Pushing On
Sometimes, it seems as though everything is against you. Every good plan that you have is upended and reversed, you're looking for some downtime to recuperate and heal, and it never comes. We all have those times where stress keeps building and building and there never seems to be a release. In those moments, the … Continue reading Pushing On
Workplace DramaRama – It’s a Theater Funhouse!
So yesterday I wrote about employers, and how many of them are failing their employees. Today, I'm reversing the view, and I'm going to discuss how employees can do better. In this case, I don't care what size or type of company you work for. I've seen drama everywhere! And the first mistake of most … Continue reading Workplace DramaRama – It’s a Theater Funhouse!
The Dehumanization of the Work Force
Employers, have you noticed a change in your employees? Are they depressed, upset, your statistics are dropping? Is the workplace no longer vibrant and happy? If this is the case, then I ask you to take an honest look at your employee policies and how you treat your employees. There has been a major trend … Continue reading The Dehumanization of the Work Force
Taking Back Our Choices
Happy 4/20. Whether you celebrate the day or not, today is a good day to talk about how we are influenced in our daily lives by what happens when big business, government and media meet and we are caught in the middle. This happens every day, and most of us do not realize just how … Continue reading Taking Back Our Choices
Medicare, Medicaid, Taxes and You
Since today is tax day, I am going to shake things up a bit, and discuss one of what may be one of the biggest tax drains we have, and why it is such a drain. As you read this, please bear in mind that this is the industry I just left a few months … Continue reading Medicare, Medicaid, Taxes and You
