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fable of the woman who tried to see as the man saw

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Michael Patton

“If you ever tried to see the world from my point-of-view, you’d realize I’m right,” the man told her. “I wouldn’t want to pollute my eyes,” the woman replied.  “But okay, okay—here’s what I’ll do: “Just for today, I’ll try … Continue reading →

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the hope of an pessimistic optimist

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Michael Patton

All successful civilizations follow a pattern of behavior that leads to collapse… …according to William Ophuls, author of Immoderate Greatness. Here’s the gist of Ophuls’ argument: As a civilization grows and prospers, it naturally becomes more and more complex.  This … Continue reading →

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medicinal story

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Michael Patton

  Instead of struggling and fumbling to explain my ideas the last two weeks… …I could have simply offered up this short Chinese folktale: One summer afternoon, a young man is out gazing his horses on a green country hill. … Continue reading →

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the healthy optimistic pessimist

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Michael Patton

  Optimism may be hazardous to your health… …according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany. Though a good attitude may promote good cardiovascular… …the overly optimistic person may be too carefree about … Continue reading →

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