Naomi and the 5 Life Lessons
Not long ago, I attended a seminar that featured Naomi Judd, half of the legendary country music duo, The Judds. Naomi, with her talented daughter, Wynonna, set the standard for country music by selling millions of albums, performing to 'sold out' audiences, and winning numerous awards.The Judds had just finished... Read More
Meatballs: Friend, or Foe?
We all have those moments, don't we? We're right in the middle of a project, and it's simply not going well.Like me, you may find yourself becoming irritated, wishing you could find an easier way to get the job done (or even eliminate it completely.)I'd settle for a tool that... Read More
Purpose filled Lives --The Big Picture!
"Can't see the forest because of the trees," heard it all my life, didn't really understand it until I jumped out of a plane though.Last week I told you I went ski diving. Once the parachute opened I allowed myself to enjoy the ride. One thing I noticed was how... Read More
Garbage In Its Place
There is nothing worse than seeing garbage blowing down the street of your neighborhood, or finding broken shards of glass at the local swimming hole where children play. Wildlife is just as vulnerable to garbage and many have lost their lives after becoming tangled in waste or mistaking garbage for... 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
Night of the Living Dead
For many people, life has become as dull and despairing as death. We suffer from spiritual inertia. We have allowed ourselves to be paralyzed by shallow beliefs and shackled by the strong chains of discouragement. We have permitted the sacred and holy to be eclipsed by the secular and profane.... Read More
The Procrastinating Perfectionist
Are you a procrastinating perfectionist? I once read an article dealing with the fear of failure and success. The author described it as the following: "The curse of the procrastinating perfectionist".Boy did I ever associate myself with that statement. I was the kind of guy who would always wait around... Read More
Leaving The Child Behind. Recovery From Child Abuse
I looked at my father for the last time before he was finally laid to rest. And I said to myself, "I forgive you father".I have forgiven him but I have not forgotten the turmoil, terror and abuse that I went through.My father was working away most of the time... Read More
Material Girl
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 16, 2002I recently went on a date with this guy I met online. We had been emailing for a few weeks before we decided to go out together.We met at a restaurant, and he brought me a huge vase of flowers.... Read More
Taking Life Head On
"We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve." - Maxwell Maltz in Psycho-Cybernetics (1960)I have always taken life head on because I had no choice. I got an early jolt... Read More
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Safety ? Are You OK?
Safety is an interesting concept. When we think of safety... Read More
Accelerate Your Abilities
In today's fast-paced life, the wins usually go to those... Read More
Flashh! I Thought I Saw A Puddy Cat!
Have you ever had one of those flashes of inspiration?... Read More
I Dare You To Be Successful
Just imagine how it would feel to be successful...., to... Read More
The Power of Gratitude
When my older son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity... Read More
Ignorance and Fantasy
Are beliefs not often the children of ignorance and fantasy?... Read More
Even the Smallest Sound
You are probably in front of your computer screen at... Read More
The Fighting Father
This man is an Anglican priest but with a difference.... Read More
Important Things to Know / Remember About Life
I love you not because who you are, but... Read More
Whose Decision
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 5,... Read More
The Beauty of Life
"An unexamined life is not worth living."-- SocratesI have just... Read More
Trust Yourself ? The Hero?s Way!
Buying a VCR may not seem like a noteworthy purchase... Read More
The Power of Inner SELF
I am sharing one of the great insights.The fear that... Read More
To Thine Own Self
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 6,... Read More
Create Your Way Out of It
When life has you feeling less than happy, and you... Read More
7 Perks to Living a Life on Purpose
1. We all have a purpose in this life time.The... Read More
More Than I Can Bare
One of my long time best friends called me the... Read More
Journaling for Two
Journaling is a powerful tool that can enhance our lives... Read More
Guard Your Heart
It was 1:30 A.M. on Friday, December 6, 1991. Patrolman... Read More
There Must Be More To Life Than This
If you suffer from a nagging feeling of "there must... Read More
The Road Not Taken
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 24,... Read More
Afraid of The Light?
Plato once said, "It is easy to forgive a small... Read More
Change Your Landscape by Seeing with New Eyes
A Story (Source Unknown) ? One day a very wealthy... Read More
Body Acceptance: The Secret to Weight Loss Success
Can we love our bodies? As the years go by,... Read More
Life Goes On
Boy, do I feel old. Or at least older.No, I... Read More
Best Friends
Do you ever need to have your batteries "re-charged", or... Read More
Big O
Growing up, I remember my Dad had some really good... Read More
Challenge Your Problems
Life teaches us in peculiar ways. It knocks us down.... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 1
I want to share some things with you that I... Read More
The Dead
Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 9,... Read More
Clearing Your Inner Landscape: Freeing Yourself From Emotional Deadwood
Do you suffer from emotional clutter? Is suffering even the... Read More
The Pledge
You know kids, one of the things I've learned by... Read More
The Eyes of the Clown
There are few enough miracles in life, God knows. I... Read More
What Will I Do When I Grow Up? Says The 45 Year Old Woman
I have always rather envied those people who have a... Read More
Life is a Mystery...or is it?
Being the last of three daughters, I was a suprise... Read More
Where Has All the ENCHANTMENT Gone? Long Time Passing
I thought you might enjoy reading a professional article I... Read More
Leaving The Child Behind. Recovery From Child Abuse
I looked at my father for the last time before... Read More
The Research Sector
Kevin had worked as a barber at The Clipper Joint... Read More
The Most Famous Line I Never Wrote
There is one line that can dramatically impact your life... Read More
The Information Age
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 1,... Read More
All You Want is Within Your Reach
If there is one thing that I believe with all... Read More
A Bad Move
Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 7,... 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
Blessings and Art of Living
My perception is that universe infinitely blesses us every moment.... 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... Read More
Passion: What It Means To Live With It
Passion can guide you, not just to live, but to... Read More
Attitude Adjustment
"If you are pained by external things, it is not... Read More
Your James Bond Fantasies Become Real
The problem with this is that fantasies usually don't come... Read More
Afraid of The Light?
Plato once said, "It is easy to forgive a small... Read More
Keeping Your Attitude Up When Circumstances Are Down
Everyone knows that a positive attitude is key to the... Read More
Remember Within
Remember when you were really young? It was an era... Read More
When Human Beings Take It To The Limit
In life we all have dreams and goals, aspirations to... Read More
Order and Law
When disorder comes into our lives, we obviously aren't paying... Read More
Searching for the Meaning of Life!
Are you looking for the meaning of life?You work all... Read More
Create Resistance or Creative Acceptance
Resistance is not a new word, but for many of... Read More
Extreme Self Care
EXTREME is not a term usually connected to self-care. Self-care... Read More
Spiritual Bread Making
All the ingredients to make 12 loaves of bread already... Read More
If You Were an Angel... What Would You Do?
If you were an Angel what could you do to... Read More
Planning for the Unexpected
Unfortunately, most people fail to plan until it is too... 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
Triumphing Over Tough Times
Right now many people are facing tough times. Life as... Read More
A Bit Of Turbulence
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 1,... Read More
The Most Powerful Question Ever Asked?
What if every experience in your life is sent to... Read More
7 Strategies To Make Room For Money
Laws of the Attraction notwithstanding, there are several external ways... Read More
Self Help When Youre In Debt
It's no fun being in debt.Money shortages are always stressful... Read More
Are We There Yet?
In a recent disaster, a man was asked why he... Read More
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