A fundamental conundrum in 21st Century life is finding something of intrinsic, compelling ultimate value into which we can unreservedly pour our time, energy and “unbridled spirit” for the duration. Life is changing so fast, and there are so many superficial diversions/distractions to navigate through and around, that we remain largely adrift and unanchored in…
[Reference: TIME Magazine, May 2/May 9, 2016 “100 Most Influential People of 2016”] This issue made me wonder: What makes winners “Winners”? It was a compelling challenge to compile a list of characteristics that best described the subjects chosen by TIME for this “Most Influential” honor – all of them clearly “Winners” in their own…
One of the biggest challenges for teenagers and young adults (which is not recognized as a challenge “in the trenches”, of course) is how to productively utilize UNSCHEDULED TIME. Point of Reference The foundational premise here that there is no such thing as “FREE TIME”. What kind of time are we talking about? If you…