Why Compassion And Depression Don’t Mix

I’m the first to admit that I’m not the most empathic person.  And I understand that there is a place for empathy and compassion.  In one sense, I’m very compassionate.  I care very much that everyone I come into contact with, gets the most from their life. [Read more →]

Depression Is A Natural Response To The World

  James and Joe were making a pilgramage to worship a small town on the other side of the mountain.  Joe was leaving three days before James.  They said their goodbyes and arranged to meet at the hotel they were staying in.   [Read more →]

The Secret Behind Stress And Depression

People often get enamoured of techniques and secret formula’s to get what they want.  So you have all these diet books and relationship strategies and philosophies.  But the fact is there is one secret to getting what you want.  It is the universal secret to life. [Read more →]

Did I Make A Mistake?

I’ve been thinking about the Stress Reduction Challenge based on some emails and responses I’ve had.  And I think maybe I made a mistake.  Actually a couple of mistakes. [Read more →]

Mike Tyson, Bling And The Stress Reduction Challenge

Many years back I used to box and was interested in the sport.  It was around about that time that Mike Tyson was at his peak.  He was incredibly destructive.  An immense malevolent presence, who had beaten most opponents before a ounch was ever laid.  He fought more often than almost any other Boxer, which he could afford to do since most fights were over very quickly.  And also to keep him out of trouble. [Read more →]