I Believe in You!
Ally Becker came home from school after Varsity basketball practice and was extremely gleeful. She looked frantically for her Father and walked into the kitchen, the laundry room and finally the living room. "Dad!!" Ally yelled."I'll be right there, Ally," he said calmly. Ally could not contain herself and certainly... Read More
Getting Past Those Blah Days
Get It OutWhen something is bothering you, whether be a family problem or business roadblock, write it down or talk to someone about it. Keeping problems inside only worsen with time. We can never do it all nor solve every problem by ourselves. But we can find solutions.There is a... Read More
Playing with Matches
Matches are all about power; a new world opens up when you strike a match and see it burst into flames.Most all children go through a period of fascination with matches. I did, my children did, as did most of the kids in the neighbourhood. The taboo of playing with... Read More
Misery Can Eat You Alive
This is a true story about a woman I worked with for several years.I'm sure we all know at least one person who cannot find a good thing to say about anything or anyone. Your typical "miserable" person who could have $10 million handed to her and would complain that... Read More
Do You Pay For Services Out of Obligation or Appreciation?
Have you ever paid for services rendered with a strong sense of appreciation, yet you weren't aware of the impact you had on the person who received the payment? Let me assure you it does make a difference. In fact, how you pay for any type of service sends an... Read More
Personal Fear of Change and How to Change It!
It's interesting how we intellectually know that tomorrow will be different from yesterday, or even different from today. We know this based on experience. Wasn't it only yesterday computers started appearing on people's office desks? And now today, some of those people who cursed the wretched new things, rage when... 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
The Secret Of Lasting Personal Change
Why do so many of us end up frustrated when we try to improve our personal reality?Why do diets end up in gained weight?Why do some people fail again and again at business?Why do others get into one bad relationship after another - in spite of their deep desire for... Read More
Its The Little Things That Count
Have you ever been in the situation where you have become so focussed on achieving a goal that you have done so at the detriment of everything else in your life?The 'All or Nothing' SyndromeIn a coaching session I had with one of my clients this week, he realised that... Read More
Small Wonder
Wonder:~~To think or speculate curiously~~To be filled with admiration, amazement or awe; marvel~~A cause of surprise, astonishment or admiration~~A feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration.So what is it about wonder that is so remarkable and valuable? I think when you are experiencing wonder, several things happen.1.... Read More
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The Interactive Holodeck is For Real
[Channelled]'Interact,' is a common word that most of you are... Read More
Sharing Your Experiences and Your Potential!
Who dares to teach must never cease to learn. -... Read More
Accelerate Your Abilities
In today's fast-paced life, the wins usually go to those... Read More
Your True Talent Will Set You Free
When you get home from work, do you feel enriched,... Read More
The Right Approach
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 9,... Read More
Keeping Your Attitude Up When Circumstances Are Down
Everyone knows that a positive attitude is key to the... Read More
Hitler and the Tsunami
In Catholic school the nuns used to tell us that... Read More
Its Not My Job to Free Tibet
I hate saying that. It feels so very wrong. It's... Read More
Opening Hearts is as Easy as Opening a Window
Two-year-old Owen goes to speech therapy twice a week. The... Read More
The Secret Of Lasting Personal Change
Why do so many of us end up frustrated when... Read More
A Life of Purposes Extraction
Purpose. What is purpose? Drinking coffee when you wake up... Read More
5 Tips To Add More Spice To Your Life
1. Once a week, visit somewhere you've never been before.... Read More
Being An Adult
I have always thought that grandparents were the icons of... Read More
Living Profoundly
When you realize that you really want to have an... Read More
Just Think of Kyle!
This morning at 5:22am to 6am, I was overwhelmed. Overwhelmed... Read More
War, Disasters and All is Well
It is not very often that I have an issue... Read More
Just Say, I Love You to Those Who are...
Life is beautiful and lovable with the type of people... Read More
Launch Yourself Into Living
Memorial Day weekend, 2004, found my wife and I along... Read More
Order and Law
When disorder comes into our lives, we obviously aren't paying... Read More
The Art of Giving
In the pursuit of the life we dream of, this... Read More
Character is Whats Left When You Leave
1 Samuel 16:7"...The Lord does not look at the things... Read More
Encouragement--Heart At Work
Encouragement can have a very powerful effect on bosses and... Read More
A Cat In The Hand Is Worth Two Birds In The Bush!
I bought this computer just over two years ago with... Read More
Fulfilling Your Dreams: The Magic Of Starting
Fulfilling your dreams will remain a mirage if you simply... Read More
Important Things to Know / Remember About Life
I love you not because who you are, but... Read More
Get Out Of Your Own Way
One of the biggest obstacles to our self growth and... Read More
A Lesson From A Hum Of A Bamboo Clump
Have you heard a nature hymn? For example, a whir... Read More
Who is My Mother?
Text: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3: 31-35, Luke 8:19Mother's Day has... Read More
Inspiration: A Few More Things Ive Noticed Along the Road So Far
Here's a quote from the late great columnist Sydney Harris... Read More
Starting A New Disaster Relief Program
I believe that it is an amazing time in our... Read More
Make A Difference - Just Go Make A Difference!
Three Words That Can Help Us Live Exceptional LivesCertain words... 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
Iron Man Inspiration - Raise The Ceiling On What You Can Achieve
The Florida Iron Man involves swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112... Read More
The Seasons Of Life, Part 3 of 5
This week is part three of our five part series... Read More
Today is Yesterdays Tomorrow
The problem with waiting until tomorrow is that when it... Read More
Forgotten Dreams: At the End... Part I
Treasures of a lifetime...At the end of your life will... Read More
Growing From Good To Great
I have never been fond of white-water rafting, probably because... Read More
Anamcara - Being Forever Enough
When was the last time you felt you were enough... Read More
7 Strategies to Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks
You Can Overcome panic attacks and anxiety! That is great... Read More
Change Begins With Choice
Any day we wish we can discipline ourselves to change... Read More
How to Scare Fear Out of Your Life
A reader asks: "Many times in my life I have... Read More
Have You Been Lucky In Life?
Each moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be... Read More
Are We There Yet?
In a recent disaster, a man was asked why he... Read More
Giving Importance
I call myself semi-retired. I work at a job that... Read More
A Life of Purposes Extraction
Purpose. What is purpose? Drinking coffee when you wake up... Read More
Quitting Before It Even Starts
Most people give up just when they're about to achieve... Read More
Spirits Language: How to Tell Whos Who in Your Inner Conversations
Your Spirit is continuously beaming communications to you. As long... Read More
Fulfilling Your Dreams: The Magic Of Starting
Fulfilling your dreams will remain a mirage if you simply... Read More
Who are you?
I have a question for you.Who are you?This may be... Read More
The Pledge
You know kids, one of the things I've learned by... Read More
Weapons of Mass Distraction
Anything that draws one away from the business of living... Read More
Bus Driver By Day, Online Business Success By Night
Janine Wachowski, a long-time resident of South Elgin, Illinois, drives... Read More
What Movies Can Teach You About Meaningful Coincidences (Use Them to Get What You Want)
When you have your dream clear in your mind and... Read More
Why Self Esteem Matters
A number of years ago I worked for one of... Read More
Essential Ingredient
Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 15,... Read More
It Wont Happen Again
Have you or do you know someone who has been... Read More
Inspirations: Even More Things Ive Noticed Along the Way So Far
Some people live in and talk about the past so... Read More
Walking on a Path of Life
We set out walking along a route where one foot... Read More
The Spectacular You
I recently received a letter addressed to Spectacular Rachelle Lee.... Read More
Beluga Whale Hits the River
Wonders never cease. Just when those in our area of... Read More
Night of the Living Dead
For many people, life has become as dull and despairing... Read More
Whats Your Reason For Waiting?
The fever had been high late into the night, but... Read More
Bad Blood
Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 26,... Read More
Arranging Stepping-Stones
The greatest achievements were obtained by those who took one... Read More
Making the Most of Your Peak and Off-peak Times
What is the most essential part of your business? You... Read More
Leaving The Child Behind. Recovery From Child Abuse
I looked at my father for the last time before... Read More
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