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What I Know, What I Believe, and What I Wish for You

December 20, 2017 By Scott "Q" Marcus

There are almost eight billion humans sharing this small blue, water covered rock as it traverses its solar orbit at 67,000 miles per hour.

I know that these individuals are of all ages, unlimited principles, and an unfathomable range of colors, shapes, and sizes. I know that there are countless other life forms to whom Earth is also home.

I know that we all arrived from the same source and that we’re all going to end up in the same place; it is only the paths we take which differ.

I believe that each and every life is connected to each other via a greater, unseen — yet still very existent — domain of energy in which we are all interlocked and inseparable.

Some might call It “God” or “Universe,” or “Spirit;” it matters not It’s name; too often we fight over what to call It while missing It’s concepts. I furthermore believe that science and spiritually are not mutually exclusive; rather they complement each other. [Read more…]

Choosing Peace

August 9, 2017 By Scott "Q" Marcus

I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Yes, I was young, and not totally aware of the implications at hand; still I recall my parents’ fear and anxiety as they sat transfixed, watching President Kennedy on our grainy black and white television. Images of empty grocery shelves come to my mind; whether I actually saw them first hand, or am remembering from documentaries I’ve seen over the years, I admit I can’t be sure. That of which I am positive is remembering the collective sense of relief as the emergency subsided.

As then-secretary of state, Dean Rusk said, “We’re eyeball to eyeball and I think the other fellow just blinked.”

In most locations, this column shows up on or near the weekend. However, I obviously write it earlier in the week. At the time I’m writing this, the current news cycle has many saying we are as close to the precipice of nuclear war as we have been at any time since those terrifying days in October 1962. We are hoping someone blinks as I don’t think any of us have the desire (nor the need), to be poised at the cliff’s edge once again 55 years later.

Nonetheless, here we stand.

I have a dilemma. My beliefs say that the more we focus on something, the more likely we are to make it real. I’ve seen it happen repeatedly in my own life. Does that infer that my fear of a military exchange is made more probable by my thoughts? Am I contributing to the problem? Obviously, it’s not a choice for which I wish, but with the level of trepidation as high as it is, it’s impossible to banish the notion completely.

To that end, maybe it would be of value to picture a softer outcome.

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Unleashing Your Positive Side

May 30, 2013 By Featured Author

Your attitude can make all the difference. The actual act of thinking positively or negatively requires the same amount of energy. Of course the end results are very different. A negative attitude will lead you into negative situations. Most of the time you’ll suppress your full potential and follow down a path of failure. Finding the positive in any situation can lift your spirits and set you on a better pathway to achieving what you want out of life.

It takes a lot of work to maintain a positive attitude. Proper planning and preparation will set you on the path to achieving the goal of living positively. Follow these tips to learn how to unleash your positive side so that you improve relationships with friends and family, and impact coworkers and others around you.

Personal Assessment

The very first step is to take a self assessment. Before you can proceed with any changes you should review your own disposition and current situation. Take a long hard look and be honest with yourself. This will not be easy, but it can be done. You can’t change anything until you identify the areas that need the most emphasis. Make a list and note down the negative aspects of your life. Think about your attitude, how you live and your relationships.

Setting Goals

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Growing Stronger by Asking for Help

May 23, 2012 By Scott "Q" Marcus

Self-Acceptance Affirmation:

Even powerful people have needs.

A “powerful” person is not an “invincible” person, nor is she powerful without the help of anyone else.

One can be powerful – and still need help from others. It does not diminish who you are to do that.

I am allowed to seek help from others.

I am strengthened by others’ support and knowledge.

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Leaving a Legacy of Pride

May 12, 2012 By Scott "Q" Marcus

My legacy is what I accomplished, not what I didn’t.

We stress over what we have yet to do. Yet, the reality is no one will probably know what we meant to do. We will be judged by what we actually did.

Since that is the case, it’s important to focus on feeling good about what you have done and continuing to do well on what you are doing.

Your legacy is already being made.

Today, I realize how much I have accomplished and I take time to be proud of it.