Synchronicity
Synchronicity: the coincidence of events that seem related but are not obviously caused one by the other (Encarta Concise English Dictionary)All of us from time to time experience events that happen in our lives that seem to lead from one step to another to bring a result to our attention... Read More
Who Are The Underminers?
How many of you had the experience growing up of being told in various ways to limit yourselves from being all you can be? The movie "The Incredibles" is a wonderful metaphor for this. In this movie, the superheroes ? the people with extraordinary powers ? are restricted from using... Read More
Dreams Keep Us Going
The eyes are the portals of the inner self; the doorway to the soul. If you will look into someone's eyes you will either see the glossy reflection of light, the life of the soul, or you will see a dull non-reflective image of darkness.Eyes that reflect light are eyes... Read More
The Bright Side of Loneliness
Recently a romantic relationship came to an end and I found myself alone again. The minutes, the hours now felt empty. For three weeks I sat beside a silent phone, rehashing the past and coming to terms with my loss. After the warmth and intimacy of love, my loneliness felt... Read More
Nine Lives
Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 2, 2002My husband of four years has been arrested for the fourth time for hurting me. This time he strangled me. I always go back with him. He is in jail now with no money to post for his own bail.I... Read More
There Must Be A Way Out!
He was pushing a cart containing crates of soft drinks and followed closely by his two little boys when their momentum was halted. Noticing the situation, I ? who was on my way to see my printer's - stopped to see what would happen next. Before them stood this mud-filled... Read More
Remember Within
Remember when you were really young? It was an era of inconsequential innocence. Even at this age, your imagination was larger than large. Seemingly effortlessly, you concocted boldacious thoughts and dreams. You could pretty much imagine and then do anything you set out to do.Remember?You had big dreams; and even... Read More
Problems Arent Bad After all!
At first glance, when tough times hit, it seems the world around you is crashing down. You're surrounded by a sea of problems, threatening to engulf you any minute from now. A second, more discerning glance however, could reveal a totally different, even exciting perspective! Could God be the author... Read More
How to Put the Sizzle Back in Your Relationship with These Seven Goal Setting Tools
Goal Setting and Relationships?That is not as weird as it may sound. Consider the following definition of a goal: "A goal is a future incidence or event that is consciously worked towards." With this in mind, it is perfectly normal to make it your goal to improve your relationship, and... Read More
Need for a Belief System: A System of Organization for Your Experiences!
I've spoken with many people who, over time, have felt inundated by their lives. It seems as though they've accumulated all of these memories and experiences, but the information seems jumbled and overwhelming. This pile of 'mind junk' keeps getting in their way whenever they attempt to move forward in... Read More
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Anam Cara - Finding a Song for the Heart
All this week I have been singing.This week I have... Read More
How To Weather Lifes Inevitable Storms
In the Northeast, we have a few months to prepare... Read More
In Tall Grass
My best friend, Ryan, told me last night he got... Read More
From the Hint of a Rainbow to...
The grey sky of morning contained an ominous quality. The... Read More
Such Love Transforms
Everything was arranged: once the funeral was over, all were... Read More
Passion: What It Means To Live With It
Passion can guide you, not just to live, but to... Read More
Blasting Out of the Shadows: The Power of Your True Voice
First, let me share a quote from Ashlee Simpson's latest... Read More
Fear Factor
What is it that stops you from jumping off a... Read More
Confidence Building Steps That Work Like Crazy!
Self-confidence is your assessment of your own self-worth. It plays... Read More
Two Choices That can Make Next Year The Best Year of Your Life
What if there were just two choices you could make... Read More
Principles That Govern My Life
The strength and durability of a building is found in... Read More
Neither A Borrower
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 4,... Read More
The Two Choices We Face
Each of us has two distinct choices to make about... Read More
Humble Riches
"We come equipped with everything we need to experience a... Read More
How To Deal With Shyness
Although shyness can be overcome, there is a fair chance... Read More
Lance Armstrong an Inspiration
Lance Armstrong has already proven he is the greatest athlete... Read More
Surrender, Complete Healing, and the Garden of Eden
In 1982, I found myself in Eden. What I found... Read More
How To Be Secure In An Insecure World
Most of us believe that our happiness and security are... Read More
Lifestyle Changes ? A Conscious Choice!
Are you ready for a change? Is it time for... Read More
Abundance Is A Life Style
Abundance is a life style, a way of living your... Read More
Product Testing
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 24,... Read More
Being Relatable in Todays World as a Christian
There are reasons we cross paths with those that we... Read More
Motivation and Inspiration: Illusions 101
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend any books... Read More
A Prison Planet
I decreed my 'twin' into my life in early 1990.... Read More
Lewis And Clark Pay Attention
As I write this Southern California has just ended its... Read More
The Right Approach
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 9,... Read More
No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part I
The Thorns of Opportunity...What are you trying so hard to... Read More
Lisas Christmas
Lisa was born into a loving Christian family and went... Read More
Three Amigos
I feel rather foolish writing this letter, but I need... Read More
Are You Really Living Your Life Today!
Yesterday I was but a child, looking. Looking ahead at... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Retire Retirement
1. Retire the word "retirement" from your vocabulary. Look it... Read More
Labor That Works Miracles
(excerpted from The Challenge to Succeed series)Two thousand years ago... Read More
The Shattered Identity
I. ExpositionIn the movie "Shattered" (1991), Dan Merrick survives an... Read More
A Life Touched
Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 17,... Read More
Don?t Give Up!
Don't let anyone kid you. The road to self improvement... Read More
What Life is All About?
When we look at lives in any places in this... Read More
Happy Ending
I'm writing to you with a completely shattered heart. I've... Read More
You Are a Beautiful Person
I wish that I could tell every person that I... Read More
Fail Your Way To The Top
Have you had a challenging day or week? Feel a... Read More
From The Ashes
The man plopped down on his chair, defeated.His father's maxims... Read More
The Karate Kid
I have an unexpected relationship problem. It's hard to believe... Read More
Do You Suffer From The Chef Personality?
As a chef I have a unique perspective on anger.In... Read More
Borne Upon the Wings of Words
How often do you have opportunities every day to exercise... Read More
Love the Opportunity
Somebody said you have to love what you do, but... Read More
The Cracked Pot
Letters on Life#3Some experiences you never forget. In some of... Read More
Your James Bond Fantasies Become Real
The problem with this is that fantasies usually don't come... Read More
The Most Powerful Question Ever Asked?
What if every experience in your life is sent to... Read More
Anchors Away!
If we want to fill our heads with the doom... Read More
Things Happen Without Reason
Sometimes things happen in life for apparently no reason at... Read More
Small Wonder
Wonder:~~To think or speculate curiously~~To be filled with admiration, amazement... 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
Life Lessons I Learned from My Cat
Even if you are not a cat person, bear with... Read More
A Teller Of Tales
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 10,... Read More
A Life of Purposes Extraction
Purpose. What is purpose? Drinking coffee when you wake up... Read More
Inside Secrets On How To Stay Afloat During Tough Times
Do you find yourself asking questions when tough times come... Read More
Who Is Wallace Wattles and Why Is He One of My Mentors and Heroes?
Who is Wallace Wattles? Wallace D. Wattles died over 90... Read More
Unconditional Love is Absolute Freedom to Screw Up Your Life
In my lifetime, I have never witnessed enduring unconditional love... Read More
Information -- Schminformation, Enough Already!
We are drowning in it, our grey matter is swollen... Read More
Getting Unstuck
According to the Buddhists, between January 29 and February 12... Read More
Struggling With Addictions
What kind of bad habits do you struggle with? Most... Read More
A Faux Pas Is A Mistake In A Tuxedo
Everyone who is anybody has a hobby or at least... Read More
Random Thoughts on Living Your Best Life
More things I've noticed along the way:* Our son's birthday... Read More
Growing From Good To Great
I have never been fond of white-water rafting, probably because... Read More
Aim High
Change is difficult for many people. Often times our whole... Read More
Comfort and Achievement
I'll share with you one of my deepest insights about... Read More
Body Acceptance: The Secret to Weight Loss Success
Can we love our bodies? As the years go by,... Read More
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