Category Archives: Freedom

The Passion Pitfall

Posted on March 12, 2014 by joegergen

Follow your passion. A good mantra I’ve tried to follow. I think good advice I’ve given to people. Seems like a good way to lead your life. And so it’s funny that in all the different places I’ve worked I’ve … Continue reading →

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Pheromone seeks Bait and Tackle

Posted on March 4, 2014 by joegergen

I told someone I wasn’t showering so I could build up my pheromones. You know, pheromones, that odorless substance that your body purportedly emits in order to trigger responses in potential sexual partners. I was told I was confusing becoming … Continue reading →

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Bad Vibes and Revisionist History of Your Self

Posted on March 3, 2014 by joegergen

I heard a song from my youth on the radio the other day. I cringed. It was painful to listen to. Then I remembered I hated that song even when it came out. And yep, I still hate it. Hate … Continue reading →

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Take Back Control of Your Life with Knowledge

Posted on March 1, 2014 by joegergen

Do you understand why you do what you do? Do you understand what contributes to your happiness? Do you understand the psychology and science behind your behaviors? You should. First, you should because there are a countless forces in the … Continue reading →

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Changing the Furnace Filter of My Mind

Posted on February 26, 2014 by joegergen

If filters are working right, they get dirty. I swapped out the furnace filters in the house today. They were dirty. So that was good. In life filters can be good and they can be bad. Filtering certain shows from … Continue reading →

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Joining the Sirens between Shadow and Light

Posted on February 24, 2014 by joegergen

In the Spotlight. Fame. The center of attention. Many people crave this. Society certainly loves to put people there. Often rewarded with fortune. In the shadows. Wallflower. Out of sight, out of mind. Many people crave this as well. To … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Change of Winds

Posted on February 18, 2014 by joegergen

It was windy last night. I can tell by the pile of drifted snow on the back steps. Fascinating how the wind decides to pile up snow where it does. Probably some physics and vectors behind it all. Though even … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Control Out

Posted on February 17, 2014 by joegergen

I don’t like being told what to do. It’s the whole anti-authoritarian bent I’ve never gotten over. But I’m mature (you’ll have to trust me on that one) and know that there are times when people need to tell me … Continue reading →

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When Motivation has Run Away

Posted on February 12, 2014 by joegergen

I lost motivation the other day. I looked around and it was just gone. It felt like my dog had gotten loose and I couldn’t find him. (OK, to be fair, it actually wasn’t as bad as losing your dog. … Continue reading →

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The Hive: Coming soon to a Reality Near You

Posted on February 11, 2014 by joegergen

Are we that far removed from the Hive? A world unto its own. I was down at the Mayo Clinic this last week several times with my nephew (he’s doing well). The Mayo Clinic is a very sophisticated venture. Their … Continue reading →

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