Anam Cara - Going Beyond The Good
In Corrogue I receive a gift of love.I awake to find a gift in my email inbox this morning. It is a quote from part of a poem. This is a poem by Mary Oliver entitled "Wild Geese." Let me share this extract with you. I find it simply beautiful."You... Read More
Go On ! Give your Enemy a Hug
Another preposterous idea from yours truly, even the thought makes some people shudder.My husband had been having difficulty with an old mate, whenever he met him there were sneers and snide comments. A feeling of animosity generally pervaded the atmosphere between them. So, Jeremy my husband, set about imagining giving... Read More
Is Transformation Worth the Effort?
Soaring 700 feet above the forest floor is a granite dome two miles long and a mile wide. Stone Mountain, 16 miles east of Atlanta, Georgia, was the ideal site for a memorial to General Robert E. Lee.In 1915 the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) obtained a deed from... Read More
Ways To Beat The Blues
1. Sit back and enjoy (or at least tolerate) the tumble.Realize that feeling a little bad is no big deal. Understand that the down feelings are only temporary-don't get sadder because you're sad.2. Do something active.Go for a walk, ride your bike, play with your kids, etc.3. Talk it out... Read More
Tsunamis in the Bible?
I have always wondered how the Red Sea parted as described in the Exodus story of Moses.The recent Tsunamis that happened in West Sumatra and the tremendous destruction that came with it got me thinking - was this what really happened to the Egyptian army when they were pursuing the... Read More
Nothing To Celebrate
Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 12, 2002I came across your column by accident. Boy, was it impeccable timing. I am sitting here writing you on my anniversary weekend. Home alone, while my husband is on a three day golf fling with his buddies. I have cried... Read More
In the Eyes of a Child
It was way past 10:00 pm when I came home from a grueling day of schoolwork and extracurricular activities. The wind was rustling about overhead as I paced through the door of our humble abode. I moved towards the nearest couch and plumped myself to rest. Defeat and exhaustion filled... Read More
Play It Forward --Living A Life Youve Always Wanted!
What would your life be like if you lived each event backwards? If you knew what was coming in your life next how would you react?John Eldredge writes in his book Waking the Dead, "God what do you have for my heart today?" He continues by saying, "you may be... Read More
Why Self Esteem Matters
A number of years ago I worked for one of the UK's top IT companies -- a global player. We were meeting to discuss a major bid, and the room was filled with people who didn't meet often -- the most senior managers from a number of divisions. There were... Read More
My Next Year With Jesus (Joyful Reflections On My Walk With The Lord)
The one question I keep coming back to is..."Am I involved with life the way God wants me to be involved?"That's it. Nothin' fancy.Now two related questions for you:1. If that question doesn't ring true with you, how would you modify it to be *most* meaningful to you?2. If you... Read More
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The Seasons Of Life, Part 3 of 5
This week is part three of our five part series... Read More
The Amazing Power of the Human Will
The human will is the most incredible thing. I believe... Read More
The Four Emotions that Can Lead to Life Change
Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the... Read More
Favorite Quotations... What Do They Say About Us?
Have you stopped to think what your favorite quotes are... Read More
I Believe in You!
Ally Becker came home from school after Varsity basketball practice... Read More
Ignorance and Fantasy
Are beliefs not often the children of ignorance and fantasy?... Read More
Martial Arts CHARACTER And the Universal Law of Interdependence - The Keys to Life Mastery, Key #2
In the philosophical teachings which form the foundation for the... Read More
Naomi and the 5 Life Lessons
Not long ago, I attended a seminar that featured Naomi... Read More
Its The Little Things That Count
Have you ever been in the situation where you have... Read More
Change is the Only Constant
The physics professor with the unruly shock of white hair... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 2
continued.....Then onto my teen years. My mom had a few... Read More
Is Transformation Worth the Effort?
Soaring 700 feet above the forest floor is a granite... Read More
Who is My Mother?
Text: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3: 31-35, Luke 8:19Mother's Day has... Read More
Be a Star in Your Own Life
Do you have the charactertics to be star in their... Read More
Four Words that Make Life Worthwhile
Over the years as I've sought out ideas, principles and... Read More
Spiritual Evolution: A Journey of Truth
BORN OF BODY AND SPIRITWe are born of the body... Read More
The Minds Fancy Dress Party -Or- A Brainstorming Session
In Berlin a restaurant opens for anorexics and in Buffalo... Read More
How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 1)
As there are silent depths in the ocean, which the... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt... Part 4
Continued...After that I stayed with him still and when he... Read More
Who are you?
I have a question for you.Who are you?This may be... Read More
The Importance of Friendship
My students and clients have constantly heard me stress that... Read More
Tomorrow May be Too Late
A high school senior, looking forward to going to college,... Read More
Adversity to Victory
The following is a true story about a young friend... Read More
A Life Touched
Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 17,... Read More
Loving You
The difficulty in finding love that is good for you... Read More
How to Scare Fear Out of Your Life
A reader asks: "Many times in my life I have... Read More
Change Your Landscape by Seeing with New Eyes
A Story (Source Unknown) ? One day a very wealthy... Read More
Faith Like a Child
Jonathan:ˇ§This is my brother, Jonathanˇ¨. They walked into the room... Read More
The Priceless Gift of a Knee-High Smile
She was just over knee-high standing next to me in... Read More
Material Girl
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 16,... Read More
Play It Forward --Living A Life Youve Always Wanted!
What would your life be like if you lived each... Read More
Save the Planet with Your Joy!
Your own level of frequency raises or lowers the overall... Read More
Getting Unstuck
According to the Buddhists, between January 29 and February 12... Read More
Charity ? Give To Receive!
We all know the truism that "charity begins at home."... Read More
Starting A New Disaster Relief Program
I believe that it is an amazing time in our... Read More
Hope in Humanity
Let us renew our hope in humanity. It's so easy... Read More
Super Powers
It is fun to watch movies of those with super... Read More
Dont Ask Your Doctor
Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is a... Read More
Long Odds
Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 31,... Read More
Win Your Own Lotto
When people talk about enrichment, they are usually thinking of... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 1
I want to share some things with you that I... Read More
My name is Smarty Jones -- Embracing Gods Glory
Our deepest fear us not that we are inadequate. Our... Read More
Pattern of Ripples
The Emmaus Journal Pattern of RipplesPicture within your mind an... Read More
How Four Words Can Enhance Your Life Of Prayer (Pray More In My Hectic Day? You Cant Be Serious)
"I would like to pray more. But ... how to... Read More
Overcoming Addiction
Dear Candace,I am having trouble letting go of an over... Read More
You Can Quickly And Easily Solve Your Problems
Today I just wanted to write you a quick note... Read More
Abundance Is A Life Style
Abundance is a life style, a way of living your... Read More
All You Want is Within Your Reach
If there is one thing that I believe with all... Read More
Magical Wreaths
Wreaths are like rings. They represent the Universal Circle ("Let... Read More
Extreme Self Care
EXTREME is not a term usually connected to self-care. Self-care... Read More
Letting Go and Letting Be
In Corrogue it is frosty.The earth is hard and unyielding.... Read More
The Brilliant You, Unreleased!
You're a remarkable person. But, you knew that already. Still,... Read More
For Inspiration Watch a Kite Fly Against the Wind
Given a steady wind and a properly balanced kite, the... Read More
What To Do When You Dont Know What To Do
It is often difficult to know exactly what to do.... Read More
Dolphin Figurines evoke images of wild dolphins: How Do Dolphins Communicate?
Researchers are seeking to identify how dolphins communicate. Unfortunately it... Read More
The Power of Notes
Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy,... Read More
Fail Your Way To The Top
Have you had a challenging day or week? Feel a... Read More
Walking on a Path of Life
We set out walking along a route where one foot... Read More
Live After 40
"For man, as a specie, and unlike other inhabitants of... Read More
A Feline Example On Courage
Fangs. Killer claws. Hisses, grrrs...and later, yelps. Who is not... Read More
Walking The Walk
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 14,... Read More
Such Love Transforms
Everything was arranged: once the funeral was over, all were... Read More
Finding Hope In Trying Times
Growing up, as a child of the 60's, peace, love... Read More
Recipe for Success
"Desire is a tremendous force, and must be directed in... Read More
How to Guarantee a GREAT Day Every Day!
I have a standing interview every Monday morning on a... 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... Read More
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