Treat others as you would like to be treated. Give others the benefit of the doubt. Don't assume the worst. Be compassionate. Be generous. Be supportive. Be forgiving. And then watch yourself become happier.

Treat others as you would like to be treated. Give others the benefit of the doubt. Don't assume the worst. Be compassionate. Be generous. Be supportive. Be forgiving. And then watch yourself become happier.

Many of us are afraid of what the future has in store for us. We anticipate a variety of hardships and misfortunes befalling us. And many of us aren't wrong. But the problem is when our fear moves us in the direction of denial and immobilization rather than inspiring us to take necessary action. It's always best that we read the handwriting on the wall and steer our ship away from the rocky shores rather than wait until the shores are upon us. Best we be prepared, make changes sooner rather than later, anticipate what might happen, carefully consider all options and start the ball rolling, rather than waiting until the last minute and then making decisions that are likely to be impulsive and not well-thought out because we are in crisis mode.

Many of us are afraid of what the future has in store for us. We anticipate a variety of hardships and misfortunes befalling us. And many of us aren't wrong. But the problem is when our fear moves us in the direction of denial and immobilization rather than inspiring us to take necessary action. It's always best that we read the handwriting on the wall and steer our ship away from the rocky shores rather than wait until the shores are upon us. Best we be prepared, make changes sooner rather than later, anticipate what might happen, carefully consider all options and start the ball rolling, rather than waiting until the last minute and then making decisions that are likely to be impulsive and not well-thought out because we are in crisis mode.

No matter how fleeting and minor your suicidal thoughts might be, it is best to take them seriously, examine them closely, and talk to a professional about them, to make sure you keep yourself sane and in one piece. Medications can cause depression and suicidal ideation. Physical conditions such as hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, low testosterone, anemia, diabetes and other illnesses can cause depression and suicidal ideation. And, of course, genetic and psychological factors can take people down that road. It's always best to err on the side of caution, to nip any psychological imbalance in the bud, so to speak, so it doesn't turn into a catastrophic event. Don't assume everyone has these thoughts now and then so I don't need to worry about them. That approach may work fine for some people. For others, it is the beginning of the end. Take care of yourself. If you've got significant suicidal ideation with intent and/or a plan, get yourself to a hospital immediately for your own safety. If you're got milder suicidal ideation, get yourself to a psychiatrist or psychologist for an evaluation and possible treatment.

No matter how fleeting and minor your suicidal thoughts might be, it is best to take them seriously, examine them closely, and talk to a professional about them, to make sure you keep yourself sane and in one piece. Medications can cause depression and suicidal ideation. Physical conditions such as hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, low testosterone, anemia, diabetes and other illnesses can cause depression and suicidal ideation. And, of course, genetic and psychological factors can take people down that road. It's always best to err on the side of caution, to nip any psychological imbalance in the bud, so to speak, so it doesn't turn into a catastrophic event. Don't assume everyone has these thoughts now and then so I don't need to worry about them. That approach may work fine for some people. For others, it is the beginning of the end. Take care of yourself. If you've got significant suicidal ideation with intent and/or a plan, get yourself to a hospital immediately for your own safety. If you're got milder suicidal ideation, get yourself to a psychiatrist or psychologist for an evaluation and possible treatment.

I propose that each of us take one day off from expressing our harsh judgments and our rage towards others and use that day to reflect on all the feelings and impulses that come up, to think about our issues and if we might be wrong, or overreacting, and to consider in the future expressing our displeasure with other people and other ideas with a healthy dose of tolerance, patience and compassion. Just one day. It could tell you a lot about yourself and perhaps your true Purpose on the planet other than judging and eviscerating others we disagree with.

I propose that each of us take one day off from expressing our harsh judgments and our rage towards others and use that day to reflect on all the feelings and impulses that come up, to think about our issues and if we might be wrong, or overreacting, and to consider in the future expressing our displeasure with other people and other ideas with a healthy dose of tolerance, patience and compassion. Just one day. It could tell you a lot about yourself and perhaps your true Purpose on the planet other than judging and eviscerating others we disagree with.

All of our problems are a corollary of fear.

We all want to control our lives in order to manifest the future we desire. But sometimes in our efforts to control outcomes we actually defeat ourselves and our Purpose. Sometimes it's best not to do. Sometimes it's best just to Be. Sometimes it's best not to struggle. Sometimes it's best to let the river flow where It wants to go. In other words: Row row row your boat gently down the stream...