"No one made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." Disclaimer: If you're already highly organized and a model of efficiency for the rest of us, you needn't read any further. However, if you're like me, read on! "Don't sweat the small stuff." Good advice, right? I think so. In spite of how I've titled this article I agree that we shouldn't let little things get in the way of potentially big accomplishments. Don't let little irritations become major conflicts. Or, to quote a popular cliché, "don't make mountains out of molehills." However, don't underestimate the value of small stuff either. Little things can make a big difference. Years ago I r
"When under attack, our heart can take a similarly sudden and unconscious turn. When faced with pressure and strong opinions, we often stop worrying about the goal of adding to the pool of meaning and start looking for ways to win, punish, or keep the peace." Perhaps you've heard that we're in a presidential election season. Perhaps you've heard little else for the past several weeks or months. Even for those of us not living in "battleground states" (those poor people), we're inundated with political ads for everything from president to dog catcher. Often the tone sounds more like road rage than a reasonable debate or discussion among responsible parties. Sometimes those angry voices fin
