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Naked Idealism

Living Life Forward: The Being-Doing-Having Model

being-doing-having model

I previously shared this important concept from Naked Idealism as part of a discussion on wealth, where it generated a few interesting responses. Several decades ago, Shakti Gawain outlined a simple but powerful model in her popular book Creative Visualization. She holds … Read more

Categories Happiness & Fulfillment

Avoiding “Holier than Thou” Part II: Conflict Among Idealists

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This is an excerpt from Naked Idealism, from the chapter entitled “Relating to Others Despite Differences.” I originally intended to post this later, but after observing similar dynamics in a few well-intentioned discussion groups, I decided it needed to enter the … Read more

Categories Political Activism, Relationships, Intimacy, & Relating, Sustainable Leadership

Avoiding the “Holier than Thou” Idealist Label: Part I

holier-than-thou at the table

This is an excerpt from Naked Idealism, from the chapter entitled “Relating to Others Despite Differences.” If we have not resolved our own major insecurities or our need to appear perfect, we may inadvertently set impossibly high standards for others. … Read more

Categories Political Activism, Relationships, Intimacy, & Relating, Sustainable Leadership

Are You One of These Nine Idealist Types?

wearing too many hats

For some, the term naked idealism is associated with thinking that is pie in the sky, without sufficient grounding in reality. The truth is that many of us don’t do enough such thinking. We often allow ourselves to be limited by current reality … Read more

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