What Does My Attraction to Hyper-Violent Movies Say About Me?
April 29, 2010 – 7:47 am | No Comment

The Monkey and I attempt to understand our attraction to violence in film, an attraction well-manifested even in supposedly sane, spiritually-inclined, and well-balanced human beings, like us, for instance.

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What To Do About Bad News: 4 Simple Steps
December 31, 2008 – 9:20 am | No Comment
What To Do About Bad News: 4 Simple Steps

Images by: Steve Knight and Miamiamia
If you happen to watch the news or read about current events on the internet on a daily basis you are exposing yourself to a large quantity of negative images, …

Overcoming Defensiveness, Part 4: How to Cage the Savage Beast of Self
December 27, 2008 – 8:50 am | No Comment
Overcoming Defensiveness, Part 4: How to Cage the Savage Beast of Self

Images by: Sam LeVan, Lynne Lancaster
Last week I was sitting in the “pews” during our Sunday spiritual service and noticed a brass placard affixed to the seat in front of me. The seats to …

Fire Zorn? Bench Campbell for Brennan? What’s Wrong With the Redskins?
December 14, 2008 – 9:26 am | 2 Comments
Fire Zorn? Bench Campbell for Brennan? What’s Wrong With the Redskins?

After starting the first half of the 2008 NFL season 6-2, the Washington Redskins are now facing three “must-win” games if they want to manifest an outside shot at making the playoffs as the number …

12 Simple Steps to Everyday Happiness
December 13, 2008 – 10:30 am | No Comment
12 Simple Steps to Everyday Happiness

Photo by: Robert Owen-Wahl
A few months ago I was in a really good space with my job, my relationship, my finances, my family. Satisfied with the direction my life was heading, I took a …

The Dark Night of the Soul: Don’t Quit Before the Miracle Happens
December 3, 2008 – 11:38 pm | No Comment
The Dark Night of the Soul: Don’t Quit Before the Miracle Happens

Photo by: Jenny Rollo
Last week I was out on the road visiting a customer in the middle of Massachusetts.  By the time I reached her, the sky had darkened into evening and a chill was in …