A Reason For Living in a Nutshell
In brief, my book A REASON FOR LIVING is the product of a sustained effort to answer in the most enlightening and inspiring way this single question: Why live? I started to ask myself that question about thirty years ago after my diving accident, which left the husky and lusty... Read More
Getting Unstuck
According to the Buddhists, between January 29 and February 12 is the worst time of the year. "Don't start anything new during this ending period," they advise. "It won't last." February, however, can be a great time to meditate on new beginnings. But what if you have no direction? What... Read More
Adages for the New Age
The old familiar adages just don't do it for me any more. For instance, consider "the early bird gets the worm." In this age of freelancing, premature ejaculation and peaking too early in one's career (by age 24) a more appropriate adage might be "The early bird dies earlier."Another one... Read More
Inspirations: Some Other Things Ive Noticed Along the Way So Far
Some people live in and talk about the past so much it's as if they are "planning for the past."The "I'm an adult victim/survivor of (fill in the blank)" culture does a great disservice to the possibility of change. There comes a time when you have to give up the... Read More
Quest for Freedom--A Story Of Pure Courage
The Nazis stormed into the house of Stanislavsky Lech, who was Jewish, herded the entire family out at gunpoint, packed them into an overcrowded train, filled with the stench of death and despair, and sent them to Krakow.Then, before his eyes, Lech saw his entire family shot. Somehow, he managed... Read More
What If?
What If? What if I can't? What If I can? What I should be thinking Is it in God's plan?What if I couldn't? What if I could? Then I start to wonder If I really should?What if I wouldn't? What if I would? What... 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
Take Out Time -- To Just Be Thankful
While sitting here tonight, watching the conclusion of "There Are No Children Here," my heart pulsated as I heard a little innocent boy say, "When I wake up in the morning, I feel good that God gave me another chance to stay alive." This statement as innocent as it was,... 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
Long Odds
Direct Answers - Column for the week of March 31, 2003I don't drive and have health problems. I have a friend who runs an under-the-table errand service. She is one of my closest friends so I rely on her. I always give her sufficient money for her time, and she... Read More
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There Must Be A Way Out!
He was pushing a cart containing crates of soft drinks... Read More
One Night Stand
Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 24,... Read More
Inspiring Values of Unforgettable Teachers
All of us recall special teachers - people who not... Read More
How To Be Secure In An Insecure World
Most of us believe that our happiness and security are... Read More
In the Eyes of a Child
It was way past 10:00 pm when I came home... Read More
Basic Buddhism - Doing What is Right
I find of particular interest in the Eastern Religions many... Read More
War, Disasters and All is Well
It is not very often that I have an issue... Read More
Anchors Away!
If we want to fill our heads with the doom... Read More
Discernment and Judgement
Discernment is an inner guide or compass. It is loving... Read More
Life is Art
In my years teaching people to be successful, I have... Read More
Adversity, What Is It Good For?
As I sat down to write this article, I was... Read More
Something About Nothing
Buddhists study nothing because they have found that you must... Read More
A Life Time of Strategic Thinking
You may be one of the thousands who think "Strategic... Read More
Self Talk: What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself?
You have just completed a major work project before the... Read More
No More Frustration: The Thorns of Opportunity - Part II
The quest for the ultimate victory.In part one I shared... Read More
Beyond the River: Kabbalahs Guidance for Our Times
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and... Read More
Beauty, Gratitude, and the Open Heart
"?beauty on your earth is a shadow of the beauty... Read More
Changing the World... One Book at a Time
Ever read a book that's changed your life? Most of... Read More
Why Buddhism Succeeds - The Right Thing is the Thing to do
The ongoing teachings are exemplified in an understanding and execution... Read More
Bus Driver By Day, Online Business Success By Night
Janine Wachowski, a long-time resident of South Elgin, Illinois, drives... Read More
The Most Powerful Question Ever Asked?
What if every experience in your life is sent to... Read More
Motivation and Inspiration: Illusions 101
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend any books... Read More
Future Prediction
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 13,... Read More
Magical Wreaths
Wreaths are like rings. They represent the Universal Circle ("Let... Read More
The Family
Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 19,... Read More
Random Thoughts on Living Your Best Life
More things I've noticed along the way:* Our son's birthday... Read More
The Shoemaker and the Brat
At seventeen years old, I was a brat. A mixture... Read More
A Dream is Just a Dream ... Or is It?
Some people dismiss dreams as nonsense, thought patterns running amuck... Read More
Love the Opportunity
Somebody said you have to love what you do, but... Read More
On Track
Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 27,... Read More
Are You Tired of Being Stuck?
All you want is a little more.More money, more love,... Read More
Getting Unstuck
According to the Buddhists, between January 29 and February 12... Read More
Trusting Yourself and Others
How come, as women, we always second-guess ourselves? Are we... Read More
The Seasons of Life, Part 2 of 5
Last week we started a five part series on The... Read More
Healing from Within
"We are responsible for everything in our lives, including how... Read More
Lessons about Life in an Unexpected Place
Did you ever receive a gift in an unexpected place?I... Read More
Innovation Management ? Being Receptive to Inspiration
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
My Life With Furniture
These days, I find the lines are blurred between school... Read More
Product Testing
Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 24,... Read More
How I Get Joy as a Value
*In the last couple of months, I have been fortunate... Read More
Planning for the Unexpected
Unfortunately, most people fail to plan until it is too... Read More
A Childs Plight
In the streets of Bogotá, a child - named Simon*... Read More
How to Conquer Fears and Worries
"More than any other time in history, mankind face a... Read More
Humble Riches
"We come equipped with everything we need to experience a... Read More
What Does Faith Have To Do With Marketing?
No, this isn't going to be a sermon or anything... Read More
The Monkey With The Wooden Apples
There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating... Read More
One Woman, One Leg, No Job
What is social acceptance? Why is it so important? What... Read More
Keep On Believing
It has been said that a man is what he... Read More
The Meaning of Life
Life ?.. Indeed is full of learning's, experiences, facts and... Read More
Exceptions To The Rule
Yesterday I turned 48, and she just turned 21. Uh-oh,... Read More
Confidence Building Steps That Work Like Crazy!
Self-confidence is your assessment of your own self-worth. It plays... Read More
8 Ways to Get Your Healthy Groove On
You've heard the saying, "You are what you eat." I... Read More
Stay Inspired
Two years ago I was in a wheelchair and told... Read More
Irresistible
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 29,... Read More
Shame and Guilt: A World of Difference
Learning to distinguish between two powerful emotions - superficially very... Read More
Forcing Inspiration
Most people, when they have to complete a creative endeavour,... Read More
Just Let ?Em Go!
I remember when I was just a little guy probably... Read More
Voices Inside My Head
Have you ever wanted to do something really major-something stupendous-something... Read More
Generosity Is The Seed Of Wealth
Generosity, which includes the free, no strings-attached sharing of resources,... Read More
Look To Trees To Help You Keep Balanced And Focused While Achieving Your Dreams
Do you remember looking up through the branches of a... Read More
Inside Secrets On How To Stay Afloat During Tough Times
Do you find yourself asking questions when tough times come... Read More
Practice Being Like a Child
Remember the master teacher once said 2000 years ago, "Unless... Read More
One of Life´s Great Lessons ? Learn to be Thankful for What You Already Have
(excerpted from the New Jim Rohn Weekend Event DVD/CD series)Is... Read More
My Lost Immortality
Oh my God, I'm not immortal anymore! What happened? Where's... Read More
A New Strategy
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 3,... Read More
The Serpents Genesis 1 and 2
Not long after the beginning a being fell from the... Read More
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