mr. adams, there are people who think they are very smart and there are people who are actually very smart. intellect does not necessarily translate into correctness in thought. my credentials are that i am smart. my genius i.q. led my to find people who have greater intellect than myself. finding and interacting with theseContinue reading “A Personal Message To Scott Adams [Which You All Should Read]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Foundation to Transformation: Awakening Yourself: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in a lecture on the book of exodus, professor richard elliott friedman notes how moses transformed from a man with communication problems to an individual, who in the book of deuteronomy, was able to become an eloquent speaker. how? transformation often comes with foundation. moses, at the time of his burning bush encounter with theContinue reading “Foundation to Transformation: Awakening Yourself: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Selfie World In Need of A Mirror: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
selfies are limiting. while they may capture a moment, at times thoughts, compassion, understanding and existentialism are absent. clout building shots with famous individuals or athletes, pictures with friends and family, and shots can turn into instant regret. provocative shots leave friends and families embarrassed. others extreme perfect shots result in fatality. selfies will soonContinue reading “A Selfie World In Need of A Mirror: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Greatest Story Ever Told? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the cost for companionship is there a story that entertains, educates, tells the truth about human nature, and never gets old? the answer is yes. a story thousands of years old holds the title. the story being that of adam and eve and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. the tale of adamContinue reading “The Greatest Story Ever Told? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Why You Always Don’t Exercise Your Best Judgment; Isaac, Jacob & Auctions: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
we all make mistakes in judgment. two baffling tales and auctions may both offer you insight into the problem. it may get some clue to improve your judgment and decision making. two “emotionally” charged tales are our starting point. abraham’s son isaac is approaching death’s door. genesis 27. he summons his first born son, esau,Continue reading “Why You Always Don’t Exercise Your Best Judgment; Isaac, Jacob & Auctions: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Appreciating, Understanding & Riding The Wave: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my best friend took me surfing at newport beach in high school. it did not take long for a wave to come crashing down. i was taken under the water. there, the wave made my surfboard a weapon. a weapon against me. the board smashed my head and cut my back. gnarly. in that moment,Continue reading “Appreciating, Understanding & Riding The Wave: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
What Is In A Number? The 613th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
613 is the torah’s big number. it is the number of commandments. besides the 10 commandments, there are an additional 603. this leads to the question, are numbers important? the torah has one particular recurring number. forty plays a large role throughout the torah. for noah, the flood rains came for 40 days; for moses,Continue reading “What Is In A Number? The 613th Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Best Post Sometimes Is Not To Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
yesterday, there was no post. while it was a crazy travel day, there was some time at the airport to finish and post. i played with a number of almost completed posts. they, however, all had problems. i had standards. the blog’s goal is that each post, whether serious or humorous, must wake some validContinue reading “The Best Post Sometimes Is Not To Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Is Being Second Is Better? “First Person Syndrome:” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And he (Noah) sent forth the raven, and it went out, back and forth until the waters dried up off the earth. genesis 8:7 noah’s number one was the raven. the noble corvid was first commissioned to scout the post-flood world. noah’s choice of the raven was not random. recent scientific study has found, ravens’Continue reading “Is Being Second Is Better? “First Person Syndrome:” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Breaking the Broken Record: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
recitals were commonplace when my children studied violin. with a digital recorder performances were captured. eventually, a cd was burned with many pieces. while driving, i frequently listened to the cd. my daughter’s performance on a difficult piece captivated me. she played extremely well for three quarters of it. then, it happened. she struck oneContinue reading “Breaking the Broken Record: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 