Freewill - A Definition

Freewill is the illusion that you control your destiny.

Crisis Era - Sequel Available Soon!

Decades from now, history books will define the period of 2006-2014 as a crisis period where severe economic problems and perilous global geopolitical tension permeated with unbounded ferocity.

But a Test

From henceforth, I resolve to never let others' irrationally accusatory behavior spark a defensive or retaliatory response. I will respond to such acrimony with calm and indifferent apathy -- and a smile.

Thoughts Carve Perception

From henceforth, I will make a continuous effort to refine all thoughts and thinking to terms of undefined possibility. Worry and doubt will shrivel and starve and I will begin to see paths where none were unapparent before.

Possibility

"Every problem, dilemma and dead end we find ourselves facing in life, only appears insolvable inside a particular frame of mind or point of view. We must learn to break through the barriers of our assumptions."

- From the book, The Art of Possibility

Magnet for Pessimism?

I can't escape the sense that our nation's economic foundation is rotting beneath us. I find it hard to deny the feeling of impending crisis that is beginning to resonate with undeniable clarity. The message is gradually organizing itself in my brain like pieces to a puzzle. Its all fitting together reinforcing a sense of impending catastrophe.

I feel like a minority, but I'd rather be a realistic pessimist than an ignorant optimist.

All Insane

I am intrigued by the persistent disconnect some people have between reality and perception. Yesterday Bush admitted the economy had some "storm clouds" but persisted in stating that the economy is "sound". Today, on Kudlow, McCain mentioned essentially the same thing... that the economy is sound. Most television-economists insist the same thing.

They are all insane.