How To Deal With Rejection

Rejection! Who hasn't experienced the horrible feeling of being rejected? Unfortunately we are often judged on what we do or say, which leads to either being accepted or rejected, valued or discarded.The feeling of being rejected can come through a look, a sigh, comment, criticism or even silence - like... Read More

I Am Unique

We have given a lot of thought, paid an indecent amount of money and taken much action over the years to change the way we are. To become 'better' human beings. To make the most of this life we have. To get rid of the behaviours that are counterproductive. The... Read More

From the Hint of a Rainbow to...

The grey sky of morning contained an ominous quality. The clouds were so thick they were almost tangible. Then I saw it. Faintly sandwiched between the clouds was the hint of a rainbow. Barely visible were the bands of color, with a straining, subtle expectancy as the dim colors arched... Read More

How I Get Joy as a Value

*In the last couple of months, I have been fortunate to be able to share the troubles of others. Why fortunate? I believe that the ability to be very close to the pain and fears of others has allowed me to realize how utterly fantastic my life is.*As with many... Read More

Body Acceptance: The Secret to Weight Loss Success

Can we love our bodies? As the years go by, each decade brings new and unexpected changes. We move from adolescence to young adulthood. For some, the transition is into motherhood. Most of us eventually enter into maturity and beyond. Our bodies are affected by stress, environment, sadness, and other... Read More

The Ant Philosophy

Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept - the ant philosophy.I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop... Read More

What Forgiveness Is Not

Is a grudge-laden heart sabotaging your success in business and in life?Much has been written over the ages about the value of forgiveness. And yet so many people continue to resist the idea of forgiving their transgressors. Why is this?I believe there are a couple of factors at play.First, although... Read More

Who Are The Underminers?

How many of you had the experience growing up of being told in various ways to limit yourselves from being all you can be? The movie "The Incredibles" is a wonderful metaphor for this. In this movie, the superheroes ? the people with extraordinary powers ? are restricted from using... Read More

Adversity to Victory

The following is a true story about a young friend who lives in St. Louis.Andy was born with a developmental disorder. The two sides of his brain were not joined normally with each other. The right side of his body could not communicate with the left. At age three, it... Read More

What Company Does Your Business Keep?

A man is known by the company he keeps. We have heard that phrase so many times. Our folks have cautioned us often with that in our silly childhood. Do we heed to that advice in our business? Where do you hang out? What is your business surrounded by?Have you... Read More

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There Is Always Room For Improvement

When I was twelve my parents bought me a five... Read More

Realistic Living

" The fountain of content must spring up in the... Read More

Triumphing Over Tough Times

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

The Most Famous Line I Never Wrote

There is one line that can dramatically impact your life... Read More

Keeping Faith

Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 30,... Read More

Forgotten Dreams: At the End... Part I

Treasures of a lifetime...At the end of your life will... Read More

The River of Life

I've always loved the awesome majesty of mountains. They are,... Read More

Doing the Remarkable

When it comes to meeting and conquering the negativity in... Read More

The Best Gift to Give Yourself and Others

I'm often asked the question, "How can I best help... Read More

Anamchara - Making Sense of Life

Many successful persons advise you start your day with a... Read More

Do You Suffer From The Chef Personality?

As a chef I have a unique perspective on anger.In... Read More

By Now, Im an Expert at Memory Loss

I sat down to write my weekly humor column, but... Read More

How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 2)

If you are praying daily for wisdom, for peace, a... Read More

My Lost Immortality

Oh my God, I'm not immortal anymore! What happened? Where's... Read More

Comfort and Achievement

I'll share with you one of my deepest insights about... Read More

The Challenge To Succeed

So much has been written about success that one often... Read More

Starting A New Disaster Relief Program

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

20 Ways To Improve Your Life

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

Lewis And Clark Pay Attention

As I write this Southern California has just ended its... Read More

Wake-Up Call

Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 7,... Read More

Timepieces

Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 2,... Read More

Is the Life Youre Living the Life You Want?

In pre-revolutionary Russia, a rabbi was walking to the synagogue.... 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

Inspirations: Some Other Things Ive Noticed Along the Way So Far

Some people live in and talk about the past so... Read More

Head First

I stepped up to the edge and looked down. I... Read More

Create Your Own Self Esteem - Part 2

The good part of this story is that there is... Read More

The Theft of Fire

"Igne Natura Renovatur Integra" (By fire is nature renewed whole.)... Read More

Is Transformation Worth the Effort?

Soaring 700 feet above the forest floor is a granite... Read More

Problems Arent Bad After all!

At first glance, when tough times hit, it seems the... Read More

Character is Whats Left When You Leave

1 Samuel 16:7"...The Lord does not look at the things... Read More

Synchronicity

Synchronicity: the coincidence of events that seem related but are... Read More

Are You Taking Responsibility?

It is time to take responsibility for our actions and... Read More

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

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