The Creeping Creature of Crudeness

December 15, 2011 Joey Cope 0

Time zones were about to shift two hours. I had three hours of flying, an hour grabbing my bag and a rent car, and another hour’s drive ahead of me. I would be teaching class tonight in Malibu. Having made this same trip 2 weeks ago, my expectations were pretty [read more]

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Pause to brighten your day

September 12, 2011 Joey Cope 2

Today, I resolve to pause before I say anything negative.     The result (for me, at least) has been amazing. Just a small space between a thought and a spoken word has changed my outlook — sometimes for hours. I’m not perfect at the technique. But I’m practicing. Join [read more]

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I don’t care

August 22, 2011 Joey Cope 0

“I don’t care” is one of the most frequently used statements of deceit — right next to “I don’t know.” Both are tools used to disengage from others.

On the occasion of my 37th anniversary

August 3, 2011 Joey Cope 5

As I went to sleep last night, I resolved to write a post this morning in celebration of Nancy, my loving wife and friend, and our marriage. Yet, as I sit to write this morning, I realize that my celebration can bring haunting regrets to the minds of others. And [read more]

And justice prevails . . .

July 6, 2011 Joey Cope 7

I have to admit, I turned on CNN as soon as I received the newsflash on my phone. The jury in the Casey Anthony trial was coming in with a verdict! Moments later, millions of us watched as Ms. Anthony was found not guilty of all of the felony charges [read more]