08 Nov The New York City Marathon – a Model for Unity
Posted at 10:54h in James Mapes Blog
Yesterday was my first experience seeing part of the New York Marathon and - I almost made a choice to avoid what I thought would be total chaos....
27 Oct The Freedom of Ballooning
Posted at 10:52h in James Mapes Blog
My wife and I recently took our daughter hot air ballooning for her birthday. The great delight was to see the expression on her face as the massive balloon was inflated and then to watch her delight as the balloon...
16 Sep Motivate yourself
Posted at 06:32h in James Mapes Blog
If you are, as I am, your own boss, it is also likely that you are your own motivator and leader....
25 Aug Weed Your Mental Garden
Posted at 11:48h in James Mapes Blog
I've grown a vegetable garden every summer for most of my life but it is only recently that I have fully appreciated the true bounty it has provided me. And, the bounty I refer to is in addition to the food I grow. ...
17 Jun End Toxic Relationships
Posted at 07:32h in Articles
Break free from toxic relationships. Learn proven strategies to set boundaries, build self-respect, and create healthier, lasting connections....
17 Jun Camping with my Brother
Posted at 07:14h in James Mapes Blog
Everyone tells me that I have a unique relationship with my younger brother, my only sibling. I do....
06 Jun Walking on Fire
Posted at 15:14h in James Mapes Blog
I was recently recounting the seminal experiences I've had that, literally, changed the course of my life. One took place in 1976 when I participated in the first fire-walking workshop ever given in the United States....
25 May Manage by the Imagination
Posted at 07:49h in James Mapes Blog
On rare occasions I am fortunate enough to read an article that stimulates my thinking to such an extent that it gives rise to a creative idea that, in turn, morphs into something quite wonderful....