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Forgive the Dancers
We’ve all been wronged. We’ve all been misled, or lied to, or downright cheated. In reaction to all this…
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What a tangled web we weave…
Whenever we deceive others, in order to make things better for ourselves in the moment, we deceive ourselves most of all. The real lie is thinking that by…
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Liking Your Opponent
All week we’ve been talking about disagreement, and learning to do it well. One of the best ways to do this quickly is to simply acknowledge…
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The Necessary People in Our Lives
Think about someone who agrees with you. Always. From politics to parenting, from movies to music, this person could…
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What’s Missing in Your Relationship?
It’s very common, in our modern search for lasting romance, to seek out a relationship that’s got the whole package. We want to feel, with total…
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Wait a minute…
Some thoughts on procrastination:
—it’s not an aversion to hard work, because procrastinators end up working very hard…
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What Came Before
Whenever we fail, it is tempting to over-examine the big event itself, and under-examine all…
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Our Biggest Enemy as Parents
Since you’re a subscriber to The Daily Pause, you’re probably familiar with the thought behind…