When Self-Growth becomes Self-Sabotage

Many of us invest quality time and energy into our personal development. We buy inspiring books, sometimes with the workbooks or journals that complement them. We discuss psychology with our friends ? or we look for friends with whom we can have open discussions on the subject. There is activity... Read More

Misplaced Allegiance

Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 23, 2003I am male, 30, married for seven years. I have two small children. The past several years of married life have been trying. My wife and I fight a lot, always about money, work, or sex.We used to be very... Read More

Anchors Away!

If we want to fill our heads with the doom and gloom society seems to thrive on, all we need to do is turn on the local news at night. To make that quantum leap toward personal happiness and success in life, sometimes we just need to do what so... Read More

Turning Your Life Over To God and Trusting Him To Lead You Is Like . . . . .

. . . . . riding a roller coaster for the very first time. You've heard things about roller coaster rides, but what you heard depended on who was doing the telling. From some people (usually kids, or chronological adults who remained kids at heart and kept their iron stomachs)... Read More

What Is Your Real Worth?

Consider this. If it is possible to quote you as a person on the Stock Exchange, what would be your real worth?Have you ever, in your wildest imagination thought that one day, it might just be possible to quote professional men and women, on the Stock Exchange? Never, you say.... Read More

Triumphing Over Tough Times

Right now many people are facing tough times. Life as we once knew it has changed and we may find ourselves confronting situations we have never dealt with before.While we might not be able to control things that are occurring in the world, we can control how we react to... Read More

Keep on Keeping on!

Whenever we are working on our dreams we are going to run into some road blocks or obstacles. The important thing for us to remember is that these are only temporary set backs. We should treat each obstacle as a learning experience and make a mental note not to take... Read More

Silence Inside

Silence means no voice input of any sort. What happens when there is silence? We cannot hear anything from the outside, but the voices inside are what we hear pretty clearly. We can hear ourselves. We can loudly hear to what we think and how we think, if we do.We... Read More

When Failure is a Gift

I wanted, for many many years, to be a mystery writer. Finally I wrote a mystery novel. I got a best-selling novelist to be my mentor and help me with the rewrite. I got an agent. They sent the book out. And sent it out. And sent it out. And... Read More

A Plan Of Attack

Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 28, 2002I feel I am at the breaking point. I work at a small school and run the office. I do all the financials, secretarial work, and reception duties. While staffing has increased in the classroom, it has not in administration.I... Read More

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The HUGE Deposit of Diamond in You

Something happened to me some years back that is worthy... Read More

How To Weather Lifes Inevitable Storms

In the Northeast, we have a few months to prepare... Read More

Make A Difference - Just Go Make A Difference!

Three Words That Can Help Us Live Exceptional LivesCertain words... Read More

Borne Upon the Wings of Words

How often do you have opportunities every day to exercise... Read More

Spiritual Bread Making

All the ingredients to make 12 loaves of bread already... Read More

The Art of Giving

In the pursuit of the life we dream of, this... Read More

5 Simple Tips On Using Your Senses

1. Breakfast in Bed.Imagine a lavish breakfast arrives brimming over... Read More

Everybody is Somebody

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

Exceptions To The Rule

Yesterday I turned 48, and she just turned 21. Uh-oh,... Read More

When Was the Last Time?

When was the last time you smiled at a stranger?When... Read More

20 Ways To Improve Your Life

People often ask me how they can improve their lives.I... Read More

When Human Beings Take It To The Limit

In life we all have dreams and goals, aspirations to... Read More

Second Thoughts? Think Again!

Life is perfect. If you have read these articles long... Read More

Basic Buddhism - Doing What is Right

I find of particular interest in the Eastern Religions many... Read More

Anamchara - Living a Meaningful Life

At some stage of living your life you will ask... Read More

I.Q. You Q. He, She, or It Qs.

I have, in recent years, come to believe that IQ... Read More

Crossing The Line Of Fear

Oh, this is a great topic! I remember when I... Read More

Resistance to Change

All of us are resistant to change, whether it's in... Read More

Dreams and Desires, Wants and Wishes Journals

Have you ever dreamed of a new house? Have you... Read More

Tsunamis in the Bible?

I have always wondered how the Red Sea parted as... Read More

A Life Time of Strategic Thinking

You may be one of the thousands who think "Strategic... Read More

You Reap What You Sow

There is an old principle: You reap what you sow.... Read More

Number that Decides Your Success

God has created human beings to live successfully. He has... Read More

Ctrl-Alt-Delete Your Life

Ah, the good old "Vulcan nerve pinch", the three-fingered salute,... Read More

A Lifetime In Love

We let ourselves love but are afraid to say I... Read More

7 Strategies to Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks

You Can Overcome panic attacks and anxiety! That is great... Read More

Go Ahead, Toss the Starfish!

There is an old story that tells of a man... Read More

Spiritual Evolution: A Journey of Truth

BORN OF BODY AND SPIRITWe are born of the body... Read More

Have You Voted Today

Huh? You're probably wondering when this article was written, and... Read More

Discernment and Judgement

Discernment is an inner guide or compass. It is loving... Read More

Re-Developing Your Vision

One of the most important things we can do for... Read More

The Shoemaker and the Brat

At seventeen years old, I was a brat. A mixture... Read More

Tending the Fire

In old buildings there was a boiler room where men... Read More