Cogito ergo sum? I think, therefore I am? Either way, what and how we think is often said to important. Even if thinking does not determine our actual existence, it very well may create our individual and shared “reality” – or at least our perception(s) of it.

I’ve noticed that a LOT of people interested in “metaphysics”, “spirituality”, ”personal development”, the “Secret”, the “Law of Attraction” and even the “Science of Getting Rich” seem to be very uncomfortable with anyone not of “like mind” – especially around so-called “negative” people (whether they really are or not).

Like attracts like (as far as resonance and entrainment go) – but opposites also attract, bind, and can add value and desirability. Most people know that similar poles on magnets actually repel rather than attract and that it’s usually what is different rather than what is the same that makes two or more of anything “better” together (than apart).

There is a lot of talk today about “deficits” (and what is perceived and proclaimed as “lacking”, or “not enough”, in some way). Most people are aware of a growing “budget deficit” and increasing “attention deficit”. But, is there really a deficit (problem) at all – or just a difficulty in our default definition, distribution, and allocation of assets and resources?