Tag Archives: power

For The International Day Of Happiness 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by swabby429

My friend Jonathan wondered aloud if Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have found happiness. Outwardly, they seem to be pleased with themselves. They are the masters of millions of people because they are the most powerful men in their respective … Continue reading →

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His Personal Power

Posted on August 4, 2020 by swabby429

Glen was an emotionally withdrawn teen because he was often teased for his squeaky voice and long legs. He classified himself as “mid-tier” between cool and untouchable according to his school’s hierarchy. His social skills were weak to non-existent, but … Continue reading →

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Respectable

Posted on July 9, 2020 by swabby429

During this year’s political campaign season, we’re going to be inundated with seemingly endless advertising about this or that politician’s respectability. We will once again be subjected to a peculiar form of narcissistic speech and behavior that has long been … Continue reading →

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Symbolic

Posted on May 2, 2019 by swabby429

Being a highly social species, we humans crave communication. We find it necessary to tell each other about danger and safety. Humans tell one another stories about external events and share reflections about thoughts in our minds. We are curious … Continue reading →

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So Powerful

Posted on January 17, 2019 by swabby429

As I leafed through one of my old books last night before sleep, I came across a quote from Don Miguel Ruiz that I had jotted onto a Post It Note as a book-marker. “Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak … Continue reading →

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Happiness Happens

Posted on August 9, 2017 by swabby429

If only I could own a quaint home with a white picket fence and have a brand new car in the driveway, I’d be happy forever. How many of us have similar wishes? Maybe the dream is for a mansion … Continue reading →

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Lucky

Posted on September 24, 2016 by swabby429

Yesterday, I lost my footing on one of the two steps leading to a landing which leads to basement stairs and to the back door of my house. I instinctively reacted by swinging my left arm to brace a fall.  … Continue reading →

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