Struggling With Addictions
What kind of bad habits do you struggle with? Most people think that when they come to Christ that their bad habits will magically disappear. And some church people act like if you have any bad habits in your life that you must not truly be saved, but that couldn't... Read More
Quest for Freedom--A Story Of Pure Courage
The Nazis stormed into the house of Stanislavsky Lech, who was Jewish, herded the entire family out at gunpoint, packed them into an overcrowded train, filled with the stench of death and despair, and sent them to Krakow.Then, before his eyes, Lech saw his entire family shot. Somehow, he managed... Read More
A Journey of a Thousand Miles
There is a Chinese proverb that says, "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."This is certainly true. How does an infant learn to walk? Frist they crawl, pull themselves up, and then take those first few steps, which open open up a whole new world... Read More
How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 1)
As there are silent depths in the ocean, which the fiercest storm cannot reach, so there are silent, holy depths in the heart of man which the storms of confusion and sorrow can never disturb. To reach this silence and to live consciously in it is peace.Hatred severs human lives,... Read More
The Meaning of Life - Not Just Another Dust in the Wind Theory
I grew up in the south in the 1960's. Married when I was 18 and joined the Army when I was 23. I traveled to Germany then back to the states where I lived in Connecticut for a while and then Tennessee for 10 years. I am now living in... Read More
Full Disclosure
Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 21, 2003I hope you can talk me out of this bad feeling. I watched the Michael Jackson program where he was talking about how he was treated by his father. I had hushed the bad memories to the back of my... Read More
Listening to Your Inner Voice May Save Your Life
"I was washing my breakfast dishes one morning when it occurred to me to go visit a friend who lived several miles away. I did my work and started to dress for my journey, when there came over me such a feeling of depression, or despondency, or gloom, that I... Read More
What Life is All About?
When we look at lives in any places in this world, we may come to the similar red line. Those lives consist of phases that take living creature from a step to a further one. Be it human or plants or animals, their lives are all the same. It's a... Read More
My Life With Furniture
These days, I find the lines are blurred between school and Real Life. Student life often means spending a cozy evening with your computer or heading to the boardroom for an on-site lesson.Even traditional campus life has been redesigned for grown-ups. On September 5, 1999, the New York Times Magazine... Read More
The Family
Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 19, 2004I grew up in a very abusive family. Physical, mental, and emotional abuse were the norm. My father was the most abusive, but my mother echoed his sentiments and couldn't see why we were unhappy with what he was doing... Read More
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
Adversity, What Is It Good For?
As I sat down to write this article, I was... Read More
A Rush Home to Rapture
Riding a rush, being juiced, flying high-this is the feeling... Read More
Just Let ?Em Go!
I remember when I was just a little guy probably... Read More
My Favorite Movies Journal
The movies--what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! I... Read More
Where You Can Find Sympathy
Ask any of my kids and they'll tell you immediately... Read More
Romance - Can It Last?
I'm a sucker for romance. I love movies where boy... Read More
The Brilliant You, Unreleased!
You're a remarkable person. But, you knew that already. Still,... Read More
In Tall Grass
My best friend, Ryan, told me last night he got... Read More
Are You Taking Responsibility?
It is time to take responsibility for our actions and... Read More
Problems Arent Bad After all!
At first glance, when tough times hit, it seems the... Read More
Self-Validation: Living an Empowered Life
Sometimes we are concerned with being right and we don't... Read More
When Was the Last Time?
When was the last time you smiled at a stranger?When... Read More
Wherever You Are, Be There
One of the major reasons why we fail to find... Read More
Jerrys Yo-Yo
The blaring sound leapt under Jerry's skin and strangled him... Read More
What is Your Recovery Rate?
What is your recovery rate? How long does it take... Read More
Are YOU Ready for Bonza Bottler Day?
BONZA BOTTLER DAY is any day when the date and... Read More
It Wont Happen Again
Have you or do you know someone who has been... Read More
Crossing The Line Of Fear
Oh, this is a great topic! I remember when I... Read More
The TOP 5 Things That Keep You From Success
Everyone wants to be rich. A lot of people want... Read More
Meatballs: Friend, or Foe?
We all have those moments, don't we? We're right in... Read More
Motivational Posters - A Source Of Inspiration?
What Inspires You? What motivates you to get up in... Read More
Numbers
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 19,... Read More
Where Has All the ENCHANTMENT Gone? Long Time Passing
I thought you might enjoy reading a professional article I... Read More
Lewis And Clark Pay Attention
As I write this Southern California has just ended its... Read More
Growing From Good To Great
I have never been fond of white-water rafting, probably because... Read More
Living on Purpose: One Rock at a Time
I just got back from Colorado where I spent a... Read More
Hope in Humanity
Let us renew our hope in humanity. It's so easy... Read More
Keep on Keeping on!
Whenever we are working on our dreams we are going... Read More
The Best Gift to Give Yourself and Others
I'm often asked the question, "How can I best help... Read More
Lock In Your Legacy
You, my friend, are going to die.What? What kind of... Read More
A Global Empathy Deficit- 2 Lessons
"...We've got a budget deficit that's important, we've got a... Read More
One of Life´s Great Lessons ? Learn to be Thankful for What You Already Have
(excerpted from the New Jim Rohn Weekend Event DVD/CD series)Is... Read More
Inspiration From Other People - Is It Worth Listening To A Film Star?
Yesterday, I listened to an interview with Michael York, the... Read More
America, A Depository Of The Gifts Of The World
Wow, it's a new year and a new millennium! What... Read More
Remember Within
Remember when you were really young? It was an era... Read More
Second Thoughts? Think Again!
Life is perfect. If you have read these articles long... Read More
What is the Meaning of Life?
A young man in search of enlightenment had traveled to... Read More
By Now, Im an Expert at Memory Loss
I sat down to write my weekly humor column, but... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt ....Part 6
Continued....I have since grown a lot. I have grown through... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Retire Retirement
1. Retire the word "retirement" from your vocabulary. Look it... Read More
Patience - The Antidote for Stress
Why is it so difficult to hold steadfast to a... Read More
Pride Goeth
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 25,... Read More
A Bad Move
Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 7,... Read More
The Four Emotions that Can Lead to Life Change
Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the... Read More
Caste Out
Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 29,... Read More
The Procrastinating Perfectionist
Are you a procrastinating perfectionist? I once read an article... Read More
One Woman?s Story of How Her Smile Increased Her Confidence
For one who takes pride in being involved with different... Read More
Go On ! Give your Enemy a Hug
Another preposterous idea from yours truly, even the thought makes... Read More
Just Let ?Em Go!
I remember when I was just a little guy probably... Read More
Improvisational
Why are we trying so hard? It is like we... Read More
Circles On The Water ? The Impact You Make On People?s Lives
When you were a child, or maybe even when you... Read More
A Prison Cell?
Do you have a goal? A focus in life? Have... Read More
A Global Empathy Deficit- 2 Lessons
"...We've got a budget deficit that's important, we've got a... Read More
Today is Yesterdays Tomorrow
The problem with waiting until tomorrow is that when it... Read More
The Research Sector
Kevin had worked as a barber at The Clipper Joint... Read More
Big-Wave Mindfulness: Surfing For A Connection
Surfing is mindfulness in action. Riding the biggest waves is... Read More
Accept Every Invitation
How often do you decline an invitation because you have... Read More
The Best Policy
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 28,... Read More
Quitting Before It Even Starts
Most people give up just when they're about to achieve... Read More
Whats Your Reason For Waiting?
The fever had been high late into the night, but... Read More
Searching for the Meaning of Life!
Are you looking for the meaning of life?You work all... Read More
Death Wish
I tremble at the thought that millions of people suffer... Read More
Hope For Those Sexually Abused As Children
PART 1: Warning - This article may be inappropriate for... Read More
All You Want is Within Your Reach
If there is one thing that I believe with all... Read More
War, Disasters and All is Well
It is not very often that I have an issue... Read More
Self Acceptance ? Lessons From My Hair Affair
For our diet and, indeed, in every aspect of our... Read More
Inspirational |