Focusing on having what we don’t have right now creates misery not just for ourselves but those around us. Holding on to having whatever we’re focused on now only sets us on the path of anger, hate and suffering. My son received some money for Christmas. The $40 burned a hole in his pocket. He… Read More
Learning to Manage Ourselves
My son had one of those evenings parents just want to let die and fade into the forgetton past. He was tired, unfocused and generally difficult at the end of the day. We tried being stern as well as soft-spoken and understanding. Nothing seemed to work. He was upset, five years old and determined to… Read More
I Support Accountability
Recently, I picked up a prescription for my wife. The thing is insurance didn’t cover it and it was over $300. I put it on the flexible spending account (FSA) card we have as that’s what it’s for. The pharmacy technician said that if I brought back a manufacturers coupon within 14 days we could… Read More