Think for Yourself

Herd Mentality Is The Real Pandemic

Going along to get along has become more than a mantra. Its become the fatal path of least resistance. Why fatal? Because if you're listening to so-called experts, who seem as confused as you are, isn't it time you asked yourself why? Carole reveals the "why" of thinking for yourself.

The Lost Christmas

If you've felt as if the holiday spirit was beaten out of us in 2021 you are not wrong. Two factors converged to challenge our fundamental beliefs in our national identity and shared humanity Carole examines what those were and what we need do to reclaim both.

All Advice Is Theoretical...Until Its Personal

What happens when we're given the opportunity to "walk our talk?" Well, sometime, we rise to  the occasion and sometimes we fall. Carole opens up about her own recent fall and how even in failure, there's the opportunity to gain insight and better ourselves.

The Antidote to Forced Compliance is Courage

Rumblings of opposition and isolated incidents of challenges to governmental forced behavior are not enough. If personal freedoms and Constitutional protections are to prevail, we must each be courageous enough to stand and be heard for what we know to be true. Carole looks at the how these rumblings and history can provide you the incentive to find your own voice.

There is a Religious Science and Here‘s How It Can Change the Future

We've been taught that religion and science are like oil and water...they don't mix well. But a20th century thinker and author proposed otherwise. Combine the ability of everyone to access knowledge 24/7 with the power and correct usage of our minds opens doors to infinite possibilities. Carole discusses this how this unity takes place, why we need to get it right and what happens when we do.

The Smollet and Rittenhouse Verdicts Are Proof We Are Not a Democracy

The misinformation and disinformation that proceeded and followed both those verdicts is a perfect case against mob rule. Its why we're not a democracy and shouldn't want to be one. Carole explains.

Why We‘re Reluctant To Say What We Really Think

Dennis Praeger posted about how Conservatives have more difficulty coming out of the closet than do gay people. He makes a valid point. Carole read the post then walked into a real life example of how it happens. Carole tackles why overcoming the reluctance is key to moving the culture in the right direction.

What To Do Now That The Facts Make No Sense

There are many narrative out there now being marketed that simply do not add up. So what are you supposed to do when being told that behaving in a certain way is in your best interest...except it sure doesn't feel that way? Carole goes down a few of those rabbit holes to expose their inconsistencies.

What Alec Baldwin Teaches Us About Personal Responsibility

Alec Baldwin has given an in depth interview with George Stephanopaulos regarding the fatal shooting of his director. The problem is that Baldwin has difficulty placing responsibility where it , at least partially, belongs. What exactly is the cause of his relcutance? Carole examines that very question and its broader implications.

Where Truth Can Be Found...In Case You‘re Looking For It

Everyone has a perspective and, too often, an agenda.  We see it in the news and in political ideologies. Yet, there is a bit of truth in all of it...regardless of perspective. So how do you weed out the wheat from the chaff? Carole looks at both Rolling Stone Magazine and Donald Trump's new digital media platform for the answer.