by Scott Howard Swain | Jun 17, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP, V-Relationships |
Scroll down for video On YouTube: The “A Practical EmPath” system (PEP) / NVC early days: Imagine a future generation of compassionate adults who truly get their own needs and the needs of others. A generation of adults who deeply understand the link...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jun 6, 2022 | All Videos, V-Racism, V-Voluntaryism, V-War |
Scroll down for video Watch on Odysee My oldest client and friend moved here from Nigeria and created a successful life. He sent me this video where one of my favorite podcasters interviews a 32 year old African immigrant who recognized a path to success, and wrote 30...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jun 5, 2022 | All Articles, Business, Culture, EQ, Life, Parenting, PEP, Practical Empathy Book, Relationships |
from my book, A Practical EmPath: Rewire Your Mind. I used to think fear was the emotion underlying anger. Until a woman in one of my Practical Empathy Practice Groups said it was actually frustration. I thought about that. I tried to think of a situation where anger...
by Scott Howard Swain | May 10, 2022 | All Articles, Business, Culture, Economics, EQ, Liberty, Life, Parenting, PEP, Politics, Practical Empathy Book, Privacy, Relationships, Unschooling, Voluntaryism |
Updated. Originally written in 2014. You probably see the inequities and corruption in our current system. Do you also see the growing distance between you and other humans, in your beliefs, amount of time spent with others, and level of compassion you feel or are...
by Scott Howard Swain | May 9, 2022 | All Videos, V-Humor, V-Relationships |
NSFW Warning rated R. Most spicy content near end of video. Skip the babble and show me the money Did you watch any of the Amber v Johnny trial back in 2022? Seems like half the time that I share that I’ve enjoyed a couple hours of it and made this satire,...
by Scott Howard Swain | Apr 28, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP |
Video is below How to Deal with Insecurity: Watch a couple resolving conflict about spending time together and assumed obligations using the “A Practical EmPath” system based on NVC (Nonviolent Communication). Written and animated by Scott Howard Swain....
by Scott Howard Swain | Apr 16, 2022 | All Videos, V-Voluntaryism, V-War |
Scroll down for video This video taught me much and inspired optimism about the future of energy, food, the USA’s position in the world, Taiwan’s safety from China, China’s and Russia’s lack of strength, Russia vs Ukraine, and so much more! Mr....
by Scott Howard Swain | Mar 13, 2022 | All Articles, Economics, Liberty, Marxism, Politics, Socialism, Voluntaryism |
“There is no dichotomy between being principled and practical. If your principles aren’t practical, they’re useless. If you attempt to be practical without guidance from principles, you’ll ultimately fail.” ~ A random objectivist All of us want and may see...
by Scott Howard Swain | Mar 11, 2022 | All Videos, V-Voluntaryism, V-War |
Video is below Who benefits, who is to blame, and who suffers? Watch on...
by Scott Howard Swain | Feb 28, 2022 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Parenting, Relationships |
This article is an analysis of “The Power Of Wholeness And Healing: Ho’oponopono” https://www.compassionatelistening.org/post/power-of-wholeness… First, I want to point out the potential positive aspects of the above mentioned system. I...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jan 21, 2022 | All Videos, V-Humor, V-Voluntaryism |
Video is below Animation created January 2012 Short, funny animation with Michele Bachmann asking questions of a doctor friend of Ron Paul about newsletters and Martin Luther King, Jr. Produced by Scotter Watch on...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jan 21, 2022 | All Videos, V-EQ, V-Humor, V-PEP |
Video is below Cute short animation of sad and lonely young lady who travels far from Austin to find the Garbo Fairy. Lessons in empathy and compassion to bring beauty from within herself. Created by Scott Howard Swain Watch on...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jan 5, 2022 | All Articles, Economics, Liberty, Politics, Voluntaryism |
From an article by Walter Block on 2009-04-16. “I advocate the complete, total, and full privatization of all roads, streets, highways, byways, avenues, and other vehicular thoroughfares. And I am serious about this, deadly serious.” This is so far off the...
by Scott Howard Swain | Dec 17, 2021 | All Articles, Liberty, Life, Privacy, Voluntaryism |
Originally written 2016. Updated often. “I want to have snoop-free online communication. Should I go with Telegram or Signal?” Most mainstream sources (and uninformed nerds) right now are pushing WhatsApp. Or Signal, claiming it has better encryption....
by Scott Howard Swain | Dec 16, 2021 | All Articles, EQ, Health, Life, Relationships |
The alarm goes off. The torture begins. You choose how long the pain will go on. Every time you hit snooze, you extend that torture for you and your mate. Pitfalls When you hit snooze, you are:- breaking a promise to yourself, reducing your integrity and self-worth....
by Scott Howard Swain | Dec 9, 2021 | All Articles, Economics, Liberty, Politics, Socialism, Voluntaryism |
Updated. Originally written in 2015. “What if, in a society run on voluntary principles, corporations were to become warlords by enslaving the entire population in a military style dictatorship? And… how do we protect ourselves against other governments...
by Scott Howard Swain | Dec 2, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Life, Parenting, Relationships |
Originally written in February 2022. Does anyone else notice an increase in cussing? In what experiences, subcultures, or media in your day to day life?What do you believe the affects are? I want to be clear: I’ve zero moral issues with cussing. My issue is that...
by Scott Howard Swain | Nov 24, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, Liberty |
Summary of the history of Irish slavery: In the 17th century, during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, an estimated 30,000-50,000 Irish people were sent into slavery in the Caribbean and Virginia. Cromwell shipped Irish slaves to the colonies as a way to help fund...
by Scott Howard Swain | Oct 31, 2021 | All Videos, V-Biz, V-EQ, V-Parenting, V-PEP, V-Relationships, V-Voluntaryism |
Scroll down for video On YouTube: If you liked that, check out this talk to a group of Voluntaryists on integrity. On Odysee...
by Scott Howard Swain | Oct 4, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Liberty, Life, Politics, Relationships, Voluntaryism |
What if being “highly independent” can make it difficult for us to see the value of strong relationships and our “me-first” attitude, completely logical, in reality, can be supplemented with even just a bit of practical empathy in order to...
by Scott Howard Swain | Sep 1, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Life, Relationships |
A wise man once said… nothing. He let her vent and then they had sex afterwards. I see wisdom… and a problem with the message of the above meme. If the idea is for the man to deeply listen with empathy instead of defensiveness or advice, then yay, I...
by Scott Howard Swain | Aug 19, 2021 | All Articles, EQ, Liberty, Parenting, Relationships, Voluntaryism |
Updated. Originally written in 2016. An effective way to spread Voluntaryism while rewiring your brain for increased awareness, control of your own emotions, understanding of responsibility, and personal power. Have you ever wished you could demonstrate your...
by Scott Howard Swain | Jul 15, 2021 | All Videos, V-Marxism, V-Racism, V-Voluntaryism |
From the premiere episode of Jason Whitlock’s new BlazeTV show, comes one of his patented fire-starter monologues. It’s a letter to black America that covers everything from Colin Kaepernick to George Floyd to LeBron James and the all-too-cozy relationship...
by Scott Howard Swain | May 2, 2021 | All Articles, Climate, Corruption, Life, Voluntaryism |
This video features a compelling presentation by renowned physicist Dr. William Happer at the National Leadership Seminar, sponsored by Hillsdale College, on February 19, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. William Happer is the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor Emeritus in the...
by Scott Howard Swain | Apr 2, 2021 | All Articles, Culture, EQ, Life, Relationships |
by Jim Ateoi Why do men and women seem to have such different goals, interests, and behaviors? Both men and women often get mad or frustrated because they don’t get what they want from the other. They also get mad or frustrated with themselves for making choices that...
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