Adam, Eve, and the snake
Blame has existed since time began and has played a vital role in the downfall of relationships. The blame game started in the story of...
Jerry Clark
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Joy or Happy
These terms are often used interchangeably. I have separated them. Happiness is based on my circumstances, while joy is sourced from...
Jerry Clark
Sep 8, 20232 min read
That Sneaky Culprit...Indecision
Have you ever made a wrong decision or even many wrong decisions? Welcome to the club. Indecision produces second-guessing and doubt for...
Jerry Clark
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Silence is Golden
“Silence is one of the greatest arts of communication.” ~Marcus Tullis Cicero Have you ever pondered the idea of silence being an art of...
Jerry Clark
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Eggshells at work
Walking on eggshells at work represses communication and productivity. Feeling your voice doesn’t matter can lead to breakdowns that can...
Jerry Clark
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Eggshells at home
I have talked before about "walking on eggshells." It can be one of the biggest blind spots in a relationship. As mentioned in my...
Jerry Clark
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Who is culpable here?
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel your voice doesn't matter? Talking to someone who is grumpy, growly, stern,...
Jerry Clark
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Can failure be my teacher?
Sam Walton, founder of SAM'S, tried and failed numerous times before finally opening a business that satisfied customers and propelled...
Jerry Clark
Aug 25, 20232 min read
The Golden Rule
We definitely teach others how to treat us in relationships. This can be a significant blind spot so hidden that we don’t even know it’s...
Jerry Clark
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Change frustration into fascination.
I may have written about this before, but the idea has been reoccurring lately, perhaps I need a reminder. As Ralph and Robin were taking...
Jerry Clark
Aug 21, 20232 min read
The Herd
I often use my West Texas metaphor of being cut from the herd. I refer to this metaphor as being isolated, discarded, or rejected from...
Jerry Clark
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Dead Right
I was talking to my friends Ralph and Robin recently. Robin was not feeling appreciated and expressed it to Ralph. Robin told Ralph that...
Jerry Clark
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Bob's Eulogy
Joe's brother Bob passed away. Bob had a bad reputation in the community and Joe’s reputation wasn’t much better. Bob was a hooligan, and...
Jerry Clark
Aug 14, 20232 min read
The Hook
I start my day by offering peace and kindness to others. In my neighborhood, I often engage in small acts such as waving to people during...
Jerry Clark
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Freedom
I have just read Nguyen Dang Kha's book Passage to America. His story is about the horrible treatment the South Vietnamese received after...
Jerry Clark
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Richness in Giving
What a marvelous gift age is. Transcending from infants to children, adolescents, young adulthood to joining the fourth quarter or ninth...
Jerry Clark
Aug 7, 20233 min read
Positive vs. Negative
Today I find it easier to point out the flaws and mistakes of others rather than looking for their accomplishments. Social media and...
Jerry Clark
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Goal Line
In pursuing success and personal achievement, it is common to wonder, "Where is my goal line?" This question reflects the desire to know...
Jerry Clark
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Good or Familiar
I often find myself hanging out in what is familiar rather than what is good for me. Choosing to hang out in these environments that are...
Jerry Clark
Jul 31, 20232 min read
The Delicate Dance
In a previous post, I revealed how discovery vs disclosure had an impact in the workplace. This post uses the same concept in...
Jerry Clark
Jul 28, 20232 min read