It’s All About Consciousness
I saved an article* I read a few years ago by a man who had spent his life traveling the world to solve humanity’s problems. For 40 years, Thomas Dichter worked for such organizations as the Peace Corps and the World Bank. He saw up close how the money was spent and how effective the […]
A Lighter Suitcase in 2016
One of my friends wrote a beautiful piece upon returning home from a conference entitled, Journey to a Lighter Suitcase, which she has generously given me permission to share with you. In it, she confesses that when she was packing for the trip, she loaded up on all kinds of clothes, because she so wanted to […]
When Those we Admire Disappoint
Eventually those we admire will disappoint us. It happens to everyone; when our leaders or teachers voice something so divergent from our own beliefs that we shrink away. It’s normal. It is a sign we have become attached to a viewpoint. It is a moment for potential growth, if we recognize it. We may have […]
The Force of Love
We are horrified by something tragic like the attacks in Paris. How can we not be? Seeing those who would slaughter innocents is beyond our comprehension. Trying to make rational sense of it, trying to understand the cause, may be an exercise in frustration. Whatever happens next, give yourself a break from the news. Get […]
To All Facebook Users
All too often I hear from someone who is discouraged because he or she thinks so many other people on Facebook have sweet, perfect lives, filled with perfect relationships and endless opportunities for fun. So it seems when we just post our best. This isn’t wrong. It’s fine to focus on the good things in […]
The Law of Attraction, What Really Works
The ‘law of attraction’ can be a refreshing new thought to entertain, or it can be a real downer. It depends on many things, one of which is how you process information, what your beliefs and experiences have been, and of course where you are now in your life. It can be overwhelming to think […]
Declaration of Freedom
What holds us back from the complete freedom we crave? One of the reasons we tell ourselves is that we can’t because we don’t have enough money, which represents security to most of us. As someone who has made a career out of assisting people on this topic it pains me to see others suffer […]
Reclaiming Your Kingdom
Envision a beautiful castle surrounded by lush green undulating land. There is a clear, clean bubbling brook running through the property. Tall, majestic trees line the fields. Flowers grow along the drive to the castle itself and there is a mote surrounding the castle. Within your castle is your pure self, void of any other […]
Lawyers, Thieves and Me
When someone does something you view as despicable, it can cause an uncomfortable feeling in your gut, along with the feeling of anger at that person or group of people. And here is where your spiritual practice comes in because feeling this way causes you to suffer. I had this happen recently. This ‘offense’ happened […]
Using Upheaval to Your Advantage
This year is something of a year of upheaval for myself and other people I know. Has it been for you, too? It is as though life took a sudden turn and we are knocked off balance trying to regain our footing again. When we get to a point in our life where we think […]