Do you feel like you need to fit in with the crowd? Do what others do, dress as others do, do work that others approve of, date a certain kind of person so you fit in with the crowd? Do you prefer being seen as a rule follower so that your friends, family and...
With all the privileges we have in our world, especially in the Western world, we can become a bit numb to all the opportunities available to us. First of all, have you established what it is that you want? I mean in the bigger picture. Relationships, career,...
What is honesty for you? Seriously. Have a think on this. Are you being honest with yourself? I mean, let's be honest here: if we are going to be honest in the world, it starts being truthful with ourselves. In the dictionary's definition of honesty, it states "they...
One of my favorite poems is by Maya Angelou, called "Still I Rise.” It reminds me that nothing can break me. It reminds me that my dreams are worthy ones. It reminds me to hold true to who I am deep inside and to embrace change. It reminds me to trust myself more then...
This week is about prayer for me. I am called to remember what is important, mostly what is important beyond my need to control outcomes and trust in a bigger truth. The following is prayer for myself and all of us as we venture in our lives - either in times of ease...
I believe that the deepest love we are meant to feel is for ourselves. I believe if we can cultivate a real, deep love for ourselves, we can develop a strength for change. We develop the capacity to forgive the unforgivable. We can change minds with love; we can...
Why on earth would you want to be grateful for your suffering? Does the mere idea of finding gratitude for your hardships make you want to throw something at your computer screen? It did for me, to be honest, and not all that long ago... I used to get agitated when...
Our virtues define who we are and how we are remembered. They also guide our present & future experiences. The list of virtues is extensive and includes authenticity, compassion, confidence, encouragement, forgiveness, gratitude, joy, love, optimism, truth and so...
Do you feel the pull of never enough? Never enough time, sleep, money, sex, work, beauty, patience, success, exercise, healthy choices and on and on. Do you feel like no matter what you do, it's never good enough? Do you feel that you are juggling so many balls --...
It's that time of year again. How can we do this in a way that positions us better for success? How do we follow through instead of letting our will and vision fade out after a couple of weeks? I believe HOW we set goals is more important than what goals we set. We...