Apr 23, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

The Essence of Joy

Last night I was playing with my daughter Ella.  Ella joined the world in October 2008 and she is pure joy. Ella loves to dance and play peek-a-boo.  Ella’s favorite game is playing chase.  I get on the floor and crawl around chasing her around the house.  She gets so excited she is beside herself her legs shake and she screams at the top of her lungs.  When I finally catch her she turns around... read more

Apr 13, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

The Blissful Ignorant

Sometimes I find myself jealous of those who have chosen the path of bliss.  Those people who live unaware and uninspired. Why is it important for me to be successful?  Couldn’t I have more fun boating and drinking?  How about a 9 to 5 job with no chance of promotion? Sometimes I wonder if chasing success and getting it is really just a booby prize.  Maybe a life of unawareness might be more... read more