New research finds that forgiving yourself works best!   If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you already know where I stand on this issue. Self-compassion beats self-criticism any day, and in every way. But I had to share the latest set of st…

Jim’s note:  I once heard Marshall Rosenberg, founder of CNVC and developer of Nonviolent Communication, say something like, “Nobody can ever fire you from a job.  They may decide to not pay you anymore, but they cannot keep you from doing th…

Ever wonder if you could make yourself happier? You can. Here’s how.
Jim Manske’s insight:
What if happiness is our basic nature, and all the techniques and technologies to “make us happy” work because they support a simple recognition of Who we actually are?

How can we save our planet, ourselves, and increase the quality of life world wide?   The new Total Recall movie is centered around a grim outlook of the future. It takes place in a metropolis – over populated, affected by global warming, under a…