I'm not immune to feeling angry, although I abhor conflict and arguing. I would rather, more often then not, say whatever and move on from an argument then dig it into the ground unless it is something that truly needs fixing or I believe will have a long term effect on a relationship. Both options rarely seem to go over well. It's hard to handle a conflict when no one morally believes they are in the wrong. Worse if both parties are being selfish. I for one generally just don't like to stick Read more [...]

Although I have taken the form of Gaius Caligula, I am all men as I am no man and therefore I am... a God. -- The Rise of the Tirent Caligula Latin: Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus As satan believes himself to be above others, so in this sentence does Caligula. In our daily lives, don't righteous men and women also set themselves above others? What saint, in their righteous devotion seeks to help children thousands of miles away and forgets their own babies at home who have been left Read more [...]

Mark 8:34 Whosoever will come after me—It seems that Christ formed, on the proselytism of the Jews, the principal qualities which he required in the proselytes of his covenant. The first condition of proselytism among the Jews was, that he that came to embrace their religion should come voluntarily, and that neither force nor influence should be employed in this business. This is also the first condition required by Jesus Christ, and which he considers as the foundation of all the rest:—If Read more [...]

I enjoy learning about history. How it is people live or lived their lives. I wonder lately what it was like to be Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani, a young lady born into a dying monarchy. She was brought up in a life of privilege, wealth and refinery. Victoria had a double ancestry, her father was Scottish, and she was the crown heir to Hawaii prior to the thrown being deposed. The princess was not present during the rebellion, her father swept her off to England at the beginning of the succession. Read more [...]

I was thinking this afternoon about who I am. In doing this, I considered who I was and where I've come from. Looking back over the years, particularly ten years ago I barely recognize my past self. If I where to go back in time, I'm not sure I would recognize myself. As a child, I was a dreamer full of thoughts. Those thoughts and many of the same hopes and tastes are with me. In many ways I look the same and act the same. I've been gone from Iowa for over five years now. Upon my return, my Read more [...]

Change Management Are you change-averse? Their is rarely growth without the challenge of change. The biggest challenges for most people is the risk of the unknown. Their is safety and a sense of security in the constance of a routine.   What is change? Change can be something you choose or a moment that is thrust upon you. Change is a heart attack, a death, a car accident, retirement, a new job or a big move. In the process of developing your new life their is often a neutral zone, Read more [...]