Well Being Blog

What is it with all these different opinions, different judgements flying around the world? Who is right and who is wrong? How can good people think so differently than I do? Will we someday get

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 ) First sign: If it’s to be done correctly, I guess I’ll have to do it myself. 2 ) Boy, I never noticed before how most people do it wrong! 3 ) I need

Making the plans to go on a Chopra Center silent retreat, one in which there would be no speaking among the participants for 5 days both thrilled me and scared me a bit. I had

  Perceptions create how you are seen, and how you see others How does one’s beliefs and perceptions affect how they see you? And how do yours affect how you see them? Even if you

Feel stuck between those who are doing and getting what you desire and those who frankly seem way behind you? Are you watching those who are boldly, wildly, putting themselves out there in a manner

 Happy February! The energy of these times is indeed swift. Many are talking about how their lives are moving faster, more things are getting done, and indeed more events and people are moving in to

Your voice is a tool that gives an abundance of information about who you are;  if you are saying is of value, if it is likely true, and even if what you are saying is

On April 1, 2006 I was preparing dinner for my family on a Saturday night when the phone rang. It was my friend, Mary[1], a woman whom I’ve known for over thirty years. She used

In our natural state, we experience a feeling of wellbeing—energetic, comfortable, joyful and at ease. But, to some extent, we all veer away from this due to life events and physical and emotional disturbances. When

Philosophy, spirituality, and sociology are fascinating topics. To study them leads to more understanding of ourselves and our world, and hopefully how we can reduce suffering and increase wellbeing. Wanting this, of course, leads to

There exists a tension between where you are now, and the known comfort of that, and where you could be, with all of the promise of expansion, growth and joy. Breaking through that tension will

On our TV ads, internet and magazine ads, we see in bold type: Anti-Aging, Reverse Aging, Stay Young, Youth Shield, and Protect against Aging!! It sounds as though the number 1 disease afflicting our society

What we may miss when not listening to our inner voice just might have big consequences. We are all so busy and, in our busy-ness, we just may lose a chance for some of our

  We all have secrets that we believe, if exposed, would cause harm, others would judge us harshly perhaps, or we would lose standing in our group. So we keep these secrets, even for many