I’m Barry, and I am an artist, a student, a son, a friend, a neighbor, I also happen to be deaf and have four fingers on each hand. I was born with Nagers Syndrome, an extremely rare syndrome that affects me with various cranial facial issues. Due to the syndrome I have had over 23 [...]
When you get the urge to take your life in an exciting new direction, do you talk yourself out of doing anything? Suppose you notice an interesting stranger you’d like to meet. Do approach them in a friendly manner, or do you stare for a while then turn away? When you set goals or make [...]
Sense of SELF is the CONSCIOUSNESS OF OUR IDENTITY, the ‘mysterious something’ that ‘runs’ us. Self-confidence means a lot to us as it is a central feature of the mysterious floating sense of self we call ME. OUR BODY is not the seat of self-confidence. Self-confidence will develop naturally if we GET OVER OUR SELF [...]
Most people have never stopped to think, “Am I breathing well?” because it seems like a patently ridiculous question. Sure, you’re breathing – but breathing well will unlock some valuable reserves your that body had long ago, probably as far back as your childhood. Your ability to relax, for example, where did that go? Read [...]
We all know that a dog is man’s (and woman’s) best friend, but numerous scientific studies have also proven that dogs can improve human health. There’s no surprise here. Humans and dogs have been working together for thousands of years, and some scientists even believe the two species have evolved to live with one another. [...]
Death is a subject that few are comfortable with. Yet, making death your best friend can enhance your life in ways you might not otherwise imagine. One of the most effective practices recommended by traditional Toltec teachers, is called, “Using death as an adviser”. Deceased author of over ten books of Toltec wisdom, Carlos Castaneda [...]
Making people like you is the first step to making long lasting relationships, and long lasting relationships are what bring you happiness and success. For this one reason I personally work on this certain idea religiously, and can quite confidently say that I have finally figured out how to make “any” person almost instantly like [...]
I hate to do this. As a proponent of love and all that is good, I am compelled to write about the word ‘hate’. Why? Because it is the very word that has driven me, pushed me, scalded me, harassed me, and pursued me from the very day I was born. I hate to admit [...]
Self confidence is one of the most elusive, yet important traits in the human condition. And achieving it is kind of like the holy grail in the self improvement space. It alone can define your success, your relationships, your health and your happiness. Perhaps that’s why it is such a complex issue. Perhaps that’s why [...]
Have you ever thought about striking out on your own, perhaps turning a hobby into a paying gig? If you’ve already got a full-time job, you might think that having your own business is totally unrealistic: you’ve got bills to pay, and you can’t just quit and hope it all works out. There are plenty [...]
