Unintended Consequences
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 26, 2003My sister is celebrating her tenth anniversary this summer, and I'm concerned she is letting her relationship go. Her husband refuses to acknowledge any problems and doesn't believe in counseling.At the time my sister married, she was a successful businesswoman... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt... Part 4
Continued...After that I stayed with him still and when he would hit me I became numb. And I would also fight back even harder. I wouldn't give in till he hurt me bad enough then I would give up. We would end up on the floor in knock down, drag... Read More
Anamchara - Living An Essential Life
What is essential in your life? This question contains one of the most important words an question can address. This is the word "essence." To know your "essence" is to live the mystery of life rather than the illusion of "your life."One of my simple pleasures is browsing second hand... Read More
No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part I
The Thorns of Opportunity...What are you trying so hard to do?Do you ever find yourself saying "If I just had a little more time life would be great!" or asking "Where did all the time go?"In this story you will learn how you can have more time and actually begin... Read More
And How Do We Feel This Morning?
Without question, going to the hospital is teamwork from the time you arrive until you are wheeled out the front door. Everyone is working together for the common good of the patient, or at least a crack at his bank account. That is as it should be in such mercenary... Read More
Facing the Enemies Within
We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear. Maybe some of our fears are brought on by your own experiences, by what someone has told you, by what you've read in the papers. Some fears are valid, like walking alone in a bad part of... Read More
Reclaiming Our Resilient Spirit
Our spirits are taking a beating. The daily barrage of bad news, violence, shrinking resources, global warming, and economic slowdown can put us in a state of frustration and paralysis. Some days, getting out of bed can be a challenge.Within the word "resilience" are actions we can take to reclaim... 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
Its Not My Job to Free Tibet
I hate saying that. It feels so very wrong. It's not that I wouldn't like to help them. It's not that I am not appalled at what is happening over there. I have been wrestling with my guilty feelings lately. What have I done to make the world a better... Read More
The Shoemaker and the Brat
At seventeen years old, I was a brat. A mixture of innocence, immaturity and righteousness. And I carried that attitude with me everywhere, including my trip to the shoemaker.Now, to understand why something as simple as a trip to the shoemaker would stay with me all these years later, I... Read More
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Victory is an Accomplishment
Did you ever watch a bird in flight? Especially ducks... Read More
Remember The Titans --Let Them Never Forget...
In the popular movie, "Remember the Titans" most of us... Read More
Leading a World Class Life
Every four years the world is given the gift of... Read More
Dont Ask Your Doctor
Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is a... Read More
All You Want is Within Your Reach
If there is one thing that I believe with all... Read More
Happy Ending
I'm writing to you with a completely shattered heart. I've... Read More
Tomorrow May be Too Late
A high school senior, looking forward to going to college,... Read More
Built in Judge
In this world we don't have to afraid to anybody... Read More
Unconditional Love is Absolute Freedom to Screw Up Your Life
In my lifetime, I have never witnessed enduring unconditional love... Read More
My Journey
I believe it's important for you to develop a mission... Read More
Number that Decides Your Success
God has created human beings to live successfully. He has... Read More
Imaginings
Most people like movies. Some, like me, are enthralled by... Read More
There Must Be A Way Out!
He was pushing a cart containing crates of soft drinks... Read More
A Brick Wall
Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 18,... Read More
Making Commitments of Love and Courage
There is a story about a little girl who suffered... Read More
Fulfill Your Dreams: Believe in You
What we believe plays a very big role in outcomes... Read More
My Mothers Garden
I love to talk about Purposeful Living with others and... Read More
TIES that BIND
I have no idea how it started or who launched... Read More
Are You Taking Responsibility?
It is time to take responsibility for our actions and... Read More
Following Through
Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 24,... Read More
Never Jump to Conclusions
Human mind which is well known as a fluctuating prodigy... Read More
A Global Empathy Deficit- 2 Lessons
"...We've got a budget deficit that's important, we've got a... Read More
Motivation and Inspiration: Illusions 101
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend any books... Read More
My Passion, My Life
Every morning I excitedly get out of bed. Just a... Read More
What in the World are You Doing?
Here is the typical life ? typical, though not everybody... Read More
Why My Wife Is My Hero
My name is Chas Brothers. Many of you know me... Read More
Keep On Believing
It has been said that a man is what he... Read More
Michael Vick is Average
Michael Vick can do wonders on a football field, but... Read More
The Power Of Love In Your Life!
CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE!"If there is light in the soul, there... Read More
Breaking Bonds
I am just out of high school, and I have... Read More
Follow Your Dreams: Believe In You
What you believe in the inside, to a large extent... Read More
Surefire Ways to Develop a Thankful Attitude
Spend some time thinking about how good you have it.... Read More
Contemptable Temptation
Let's look at the lesson we should all pay attention... Read More
Lifetime of Discoveries: Moments of Peace and Renewal
There are discoveries all around us—small gifts of joy that... Read More
The Fuel for Creative Vigor
Writing a book or creating a killer headline requires a... Read More
The Eyes of the Clown
There are few enough miracles in life, God knows. I... Read More
Why Read Inspirational Quotes?
Maybe you've heard this one:"What does it profit a man... Read More
False Prophets
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 12,... Read More
Shame and Guilt: A World of Difference
Learning to distinguish between two powerful emotions - superficially very... Read More
Product Testing
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 24,... Read More
Misery Can Eat You Alive
This is a true story about a woman I worked... Read More
The Shoemaker and the Brat
At seventeen years old, I was a brat. A mixture... Read More
Re-Developing Your Vision
One of the most important things we can do for... Read More
Be a Star in Your Own Life
Do you have the charactertics to be star in their... Read More
Anamcara - Being Forever Enough
When was the last time you felt you were enough... Read More
Happy Ending
I'm writing to you with a completely shattered heart. I've... Read More
World Kindness Day
Once upon a time, in ancient India, a beggar favored... Read More
Count Your Blessings
Each day brings a new beginning. It's a new leaf... Read More
What Legacy Are We Leaving Our Children?
Children can seem exhausting, annoying, wonderful, loud and funny all... Read More
Message From An Angel - Is It Yours ?
This is a message from an Angel. Can you relate?... Read More
Where You Can Find Sympathy
Ask any of my kids and they'll tell you immediately... Read More
Get On with Your LIfe
You've lost your job, that's all you know, and you... Read More
You Are The One, There is No One Else
At the time I created my web site, I was... Read More
Seven Things You Must Give to Others if You Want to Achieve Success!
A major part of the process of achieving success and... Read More
Energy Work Basics Part 2: What Lifts Your Spirit?
Remember, everything is made of energy. Each of us has... Read More
Building Bridges, Not Walls!
Only twenty years ago, people would casually stroll the neibourhood,... Read More
How To Weather Lifes Inevitable Storms
In the Northeast, we have a few months to prepare... Read More
Re-Define Realistic: True Power Series
This is the eighth article in our "True Power" series.... Read More
Love Thy Neighbor
I would like to take a moment to write about... Read More
Turning 40
Most of us, at one point or another, take a... Read More
Tim McGraw had it Right - Live Like You Are Dying!
Chorus: An' he said: "I went ski diving, I went... Read More
The Cracked Pot
Letters on Life#3Some experiences you never forget. In some of... Read More
The Ant Philosophy
Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple... Read More
Remember Within
Remember when you were really young? It was an era... Read More
Future Prediction
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 13,... Read More
Being Fruitful
Over the years I've learned to challenge my audiences to... Read More
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