Thursday, September 23, 2004

Liar vs. Thief

It's better to trust a thief than a lier.

With a Liar,
You never know where you are.

With a Thief,
you know exactly where yer at;..................They're gonna steal from ya either way.


-Duren "Skip" Sleyster


Polishing Your Authenticity

Why is it that we think we need to be like someone else in order to be liked? Or to be successful? Or to be happy?

One reason is that our society makes celebrities out of people who are unique or who have special abilities. Their qualities and attributes are polished to a bright shine and then professionally presented to the rest of us. We then strive to be like these individuals and yet the very nature of success demands authenticity.

So what's the secret?

It's simple really. We are ALL unique. We ALL have something special to give. Being authentic and true to ourselves is the only chance we have of being liked, being successful, and being truly happy. Improving yourself requires polishing what’s great about you and proudly presenting it to the world.

Monday, September 20, 2004

To Philly, From Alaska, w/love: The dump, videoconferencing, phases.