Human Capital

Looking at human capital, what does it mean to be used well and/or all used up? I wonder … Last night I heard part of a quote from Sri Aurobindo that ended with “the right use of human birth.” It reminded me of my intention to be “all used up” by the end of my life in...

How much does openness & willingness catalyze results?

How much does openness and willingness catalyze results? I wonder … So, I am going to share something personal in my professional life. (When this is published I will be well immersed in a meditation retreat. So this experience is happening in mid-July for full...

Financial Fun … is there such a thing?

It is summer and the old song Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer is playing in my mind. Well, it arose when I thought about summer and summer fun. And one thought led to another which led to an inner longing I have held for far too many years. Perhaps it is my “7”...

Refinancing a Mortgage (Again)

How many times in one year does it make sense to refinance a mortgage?  I wonder … For the second time this year we are refinancing our mortgage to lower our monthly payment.  When I purchased my first home (condominium) back in 1983 the interest rate on my mortgage...

Community & Relationship

Is community and relationship the richest aspect of being human?   I wonder … Earlier this month I completed a nine month mentoring “gig” with Integral Coaching of Canada, the coaching school I graduated from February of 2010. Yes I am biased; this is the premier...

Do we really own anything?

Do we really own anything? … even if a piece of paper says so?   I wonder … Larry Elis of Oracle fame purchased the Hawaiian island Nanai for approximately $600 million according to recent news.  Hearing this, I am reminded of this quite: “Ted ‘Bull’ Howard races his...