This morning I had one of those conversations that reminded me of an issue that has been and can be a problem for me, if I'm not awake. I was skyping with Belynda Petrie, CEO of One World, an organization in South Africa that is devoted to sustainability. Belynda is a woman who has a... Learn More

Naphtali Mandelberg (South Africa) and I had an exchange recently about 'shame" – the use and misuse of it in the human psyche.  It seems to me that shame has two distinct qualities – one reconfirms the truth and reclaims our innate goodness. The other reconfirms our belief in our unworthiness and sinks us lower... Learn More

    If I don’t love myself, I’m dependent on you to do it for me.  Do you really want that job?   Guidelines to Love – KBB    

Pura Vida (Pure Life) is an attitude that Ticos (Costa Ricans) seem to have imbeded in their national psyche – at least the ones I met last week. The opportunity to visit Costa Rica was an example of Pura Vida operating in my life. Rick Jones, a long time friend of mine, mentioned that he... Learn More

Bold support is a major requirement for a real, close relationship. It requires trust enough to say what is seen/sensed; trust in the other's "for-ness" (vs against-ness), and it requires both to trust the relationship is solid enough to be tested … now and again. Bold support is for those determined to be an active... Learn More

I was chatting with Moana Bianchin Hodge this afternoon, she's a More To Life professional coach in New Zealand. (Have I said how much I love skype?) We were discussing the subject of whether or not to tell somebody what we are noticing. What is the line between intruding into someone's life without permission and... Learn More