What we believe is what we perceive. This can lead to seeing things that aren't true, which don't reflect the facts. And then actions based on those misperceptions. This is how bad things happen. We need to reality check what we perceive to make sure our biases aren't distorting the truth and negatively impacting our decision-making.

Road rage is a serious problem. So is much of our "normal" driving behavior such as cutting people off and not letting people into our lane. It is an aggressive and selfish aspect of ourselves that oftentimes comes out when we're driving, and it is something we should try to be conscious of and change. Being a courteous driver makes us safer and also, in a small way, makes the world a better place.

Road rage is a serious problem. So is much of our "normal" driving behavior such as cutting people off and not letting people into our lane. It is an aggressive and selfish aspect of ourselves that oftentimes comes out when we're driving, and it is something we should try to be conscious of and change. Being a courteous driver makes us safer and also, in a small way, makes the world a better place.

Most people are fanatically adamant that their candidate is the one who will save our country and the other candidate is the one who will destroy it. This intense need to believe this causes them to lose all perspective and not look closely at the underbelly of their own candidate as they focus on the underbelly of the other candidate. People do this at the beginning of personal relationships all the time. So infatuated and enamored by someone they've just met and so in need of love and partnership, they ignore the red flags, which down the road of the relationship often lead to the demise of the relationship. Eyes wide shut in politics or personal relationships is not a good thing.

Most people are fanatically adamant that their candidate is the one who will save our country and the other candidate is the one who will destroy it. This intense need to believe this causes them to lose all perspective and not look closely at the underbelly of their own candidate as they focus on the underbelly of the other candidate. People do this at the beginning of personal relationships all the time. So infatuated and enamored by someone they've just met and so in need of love and partnership, they ignore the red flags, which down the road of the relationship often lead to the demise of the relationship. Eyes wide shut in politics or personal relationships is not a good thing.

Forget about the "information highway." That's old news. Welcome to the 21st century's new and improved "Disinformation Highway." The Lies. The Distortions. The Misrepresentations. Twisting the truth so it can be used as a weapon to attack someone else. It's all bad. What can we do? Pay attention. Don't assume anything you read is true. Check the source. Check snopes.com. See what they have to say. Try to be as certain as you can that the information that has thrilled you or incensed you is true before you start sharing it with others and perhaps fueling a fire.

Forget about the "information highway." That's old news. Welcome to the 21st century's new and improved "Disinformation Highway." The Lies. The Distortions. The Misrepresentations. Twisting the truth so it can be used as a weapon to attack someone else. It's all bad. What can we do? Pay attention. Don't assume anything you read is true. Check the source. Check snopes.com. See what they have to say. Try to be as certain as you can that the information that has thrilled you or incensed you is true before you start sharing it with others and perhaps fueling a fire.

Going to 12 Step meetings to deal with addiction issues is a good start towards recovery. Getting a sponsor and doing the 12 steps is where the real healing happens.

Going to 12 Step meetings to deal with addiction issues is a good start towards recovery. Getting a sponsor and doing the 12 steps is where the real healing happens.

If you disagree vehemently with someone, just make your case against them. Stay calm. Stick to the facts. Tell your truth. Without bashing them with every vicious name you can think of.