Tag: meditation

• The Mind’s First Reaction Is Not the Soul’s Wisdom

  

  I was kayaking with a friend on the Huron River, just below Barton Dam. From a distance, the water tumbling over the dam looked fierce, fast, like a current you’d be foolish to challenge. My friend hesitated, concerned the flow might be too strong. I could feel her pause. Her apprehension was real, but the…

  Gary Merel

  July 9, 2025

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• I Thought I Was Being Hijacked!

  

  I get certain articles pushed to my phone—something most of us do. Recently I received an article entitled, “Branding for the collective unconscious. How to create a deeper connection with consumers through universally shared archetypes, values, and symbols”. You can view the entire article here. https://flip.it/4d9MWZ. I usually skim most articles. This one grabbed my…

  Gary Merel

  January 4, 2023

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