Boarded Windows

You know how images trigger emotions? You can see something that can leave you warm and fuzzy for hours or fill you with hope and wonder for days.Something that has always struck me as sad has been closed, boarded-up shops and businesses. Namely the ones which would have been individually-owned,... Read More

Attitude Adjustment

"If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgment of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgment now."~ Marcus Aurelius"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering... Read More

Attaining Financial Freedom

Financial freedom is not about having enough money to spend to your heart's delight, without seeing red. It is freedom from the control of money; freedom from being a slave to money.Attaining financial freedom basically entails discovering your talent and passion, and developing it to a level that it begins... Read More

Get Your Guidance and Get to Know Your True Self

Many people feel they have everything they need in life, yet happiness remains elusive. What is the key, the missing element when everything seems satisfactory externally? The answer: look within.Being connected to your inner self is the key to a happy, balanced life. So, what exactly is your inner self?... 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

Say Thank You to the Cow for the Steak on Your Plate

Have you ever said thank-you to the cow that provided you with the steak for your dinner!I expect you think the idea preposterous. If you were to say thank-you: to the cow for its meat, milk, butter and cheese, to the vegetables for their sacrifice of life so that you... Read More

What Footsie Taught Us!

We have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of a dog called 'Footsie'. She was found three weeks ago wandering around outside a local restaurant for a couple of days looking for food. Paula, a woman who takes responsibility for stray animals in this part of the island, took... Read More

Put To The Sword

Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 23, 2002My girlfriend has an aggressive sense of humor. She teases and likes to parry put-downs. She says it is all in fun, and it is very important that she can joke with her partner. She thinks I am thin-skinned and... Read More

Lisas Christmas

Lisa was born into a loving Christian family and went through life knowing of The Lord and his supreme sacrifice. She was accustomed to Amazing Grace each Sunday and saying grace before meals. Lisa knew of the birth of baby Jesus; that worshippers came from far and wide bearing gifts.... Read More

Essential Ingredient

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 15, 2003I have a couple of questions for you. If a person no longer feels they love their spouse, is it time to divorce?Also, do you think a person who has had an affair can change enough for the betrayed to... Read More

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Sixty-Second Caring

"How are you doing?" you ask. There's a pause before... Read More

In Search For Wealth

My eldest son phoned me the other night to let... Read More

Everybody is Somebody

I wrote about my life and all that I have... Read More

Get Your Guidance and Get to Know Your True Self

Many people feel they have everything they need in life,... Read More

Ways To Beat The Blues

1. Sit back and enjoy (or at least tolerate) the... Read More

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Whoever coined this phrase is a genius. Life finds ways... Read More

Journaling for Two

Journaling is a powerful tool that can enhance our lives... Read More

Who Is Dr Robert Anthony and Why Is He One of My Mentors and Heroes?

So who is Dr Robert Anthony?He is the best-selling author... Read More

Computers and Internet: Inspiring Us to Create

The Internet is sometimes criticized (usually by parents who think... Read More

Care And Maintenance Of The Human Hard Drive

The human brain is very much like a hard drive.... Read More

Why My Wife Is My Hero

My name is Chas Brothers. Many of you know me... Read More

The Miracle of Personal Development

One day Mr. Shoaff said, "Jim, if you want to... Read More

Surrender, Complete Healing, and the Garden of Eden

In 1982, I found myself in Eden. What I found... Read More

Looking for a Better World - What Every Person Can Do!

Each night, when I put my head on the pillow... Read More

Humble Riches

"We come equipped with everything we need to experience a... Read More

Work In Progress: 10 Benefits of Not Knowing It All

1. You can relax and enjoy your life more if... Read More

Faux Feelings

Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 10,... Read More

Conscious Living

Earlier this year, following an intention to live more consciously,... Read More

Your James Bond Fantasies Become Real

The problem with this is that fantasies usually don't come... Read More

There Must Be A Way Out!

He was pushing a cart containing crates of soft drinks... Read More

How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 1)

As there are silent depths in the ocean, which the... Read More

Generosity Is The Seed Of Wealth

Generosity, which includes the free, no strings-attached sharing of resources,... Read More

Quitting Before It Even Starts

Most people give up just when they're about to achieve... Read More

Big-Wave Mindfulness: Surfing For A Connection

Surfing is mindfulness in action. Riding the biggest waves is... Read More

Directions For Life

Give people more than they expect and do it... Read More

Starting A New Disaster Relief Program

I believe that it is an amazing time in our... Read More

Romance - Can It Last?

I'm a sucker for romance. I love movies where boy... Read More

Words That Can Leave You Powerless

The lines below come from this weeks mind treatment, written... Read More

Count Your Blessings

Each day brings a new beginning. It's a new leaf... Read More

Triumphing Over Tough Times

Right now many people are facing tough times. Life as... Read More

Lesson Learned

Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 9,... Read More

Addicted To Her

Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 4,... Read More

Discover Your Passion

What are you passionate about? We didn't ask if you... Read More