Why Are We So Lost? The Journey Home
Did you ever wonder how you ended up where you are in your life? Is life a culmination of a series of very carefully planned moves or a hodge podge of serendipitous events? Of course as we get to know ourselves better, our radar becomes more finely tuned. Our intuition... 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
Dont Ever Give Up
There is a reason I never gave up. A reason I never will give up my hope, my dreams, my desire to live. The reason is people who care. Those who have shown their concern for me, and their wish for me to succeed, to do the best I can... Read More
Brilliant Autumn: Reaping a Bounteous Harvest
"But if in your thought you must measure time into seasons, let each season encircle all the other seasons, And let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing." - Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)The low afternoon sun cast soft rays through a cool October breeze. Tall maples filled... Read More
Arranging Stepping-Stones
The greatest achievements were obtained by those who took one step after the next. They resolved to succeed, and moved little by little toward a worthwhile goal.Temporary obstacles in one situation are very often stepping stones to remarkable blessings. Be grateful even for setbacks, for each contains the seed of... Read More
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Whoever coined this phrase is a genius. Life finds ways to dish out exactly this- the good the bad and the ugly. At times all in one day.Optimists tend to see the good, the beautiful and the positive. Let the negativities slide off, like a drop of water on a... Read More
Have You Been Lucky In Life?
Each moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be savored, learned from, and appreciated. Easier said than done? Read this heartfelt story and see for yourself.I met an exceptional American man in Athens in my younger years. He had a beautiful and gentle French girlfriend, and everyone was always... Read More
A Journey of a Thousand Miles
There is a Chinese proverb that says, "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."This is certainly true. How does an infant learn to walk? Frist they crawl, pull themselves up, and then take those first few steps, which open open up a whole new world... Read More
What in the World are You Doing?
Here is the typical life ? typical, though not everybody does it this way. But for the most part, lives generally go something like this:Born Eat and sleep Play with toys Go to school Play little league Go to schoolLearn to drive Go to school Leave high school Go to... Read More
The Miracle of Personal Development
One day Mr. Shoaff said, "Jim, if you want to be wealthy and happy, learn this lesson well: Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job."Since that time I've been working on my own personal development. And I must admit that this has been the most... Read More
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What Footsie Taught Us!
We have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of... Read More
My Mothers Garden
I love to talk about Purposeful Living with others and... Read More
The Rumble in the Jungle: Revealing Greatness
The other night I was watching a documentary on that... Read More
A Bit Of Turbulence
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 1,... Read More
Innocent Fun
Just the other day, I escaped the business of my... Read More
Just a Typical Teenage Boy
Judge not, lest ye be judged. ?Matthew 7:1The call was... Read More
Wow a Butterfly!
Okay, I am sure that you clicked on this title... Read More
Giving Life Meaning
Have you thought about what you want people to say... Read More
Remember The Titans --Let Them Never Forget...
In the popular movie, "Remember the Titans" most of us... Read More
Why Anyone Can Be Prosperous
In nature, when the season is right, all things flourish... Read More
Taking Life Head On
"We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals... Read More
Wake-Up Call
Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 7,... Read More
Words Of Wisdom
Carlos' Words of Wisdom1. Today is your day to exceed,... Read More
Create 10 Delightful Daily Habits
Practising extreme self-care in our life involves practising good "daily"... Read More
Using Appreciation to Make a Difference
When in 1996 a local Secondary School opened, the staff... Read More
Abundance Is A Life Style
Abundance is a life style, a way of living your... Read More
Control Your Own Destiny
"You cannot control what happens to you, but you can... Read More
Something About Nothing
Buddhists study nothing because they have found that you must... Read More
Eight Choices You Can Make Today that Will Change Your Life Forever
The direction of our lives is determined by the choices... Read More
7 Keys for Joyful Living!
Here are some thoughts for finding and experiencing joy in... Read More
Surrender, Complete Healing, and the Garden of Eden
In 1982, I found myself in Eden. What I found... Read More
Where You Can Find Sympathy
Ask any of my kids and they'll tell you immediately... Read More
One Night Stand
Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 24,... Read More
Anam Chara - Living A Life Of Value
Much of our lives we spend comparing what "me" has... Read More
My Journey
I believe it's important for you to develop a mission... Read More
Important Things to Know / Remember About Life
I love you not because who you are, but... Read More
Begin With the End In Mind - Tips to Make Your Life More Meaningful
What would you change if you knew you would be... Read More
Remember Within
Remember when you were really young? It was an era... Read More
What Legacy Are We Leaving Our Children?
Children can seem exhausting, annoying, wonderful, loud and funny all... 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
Dont Ask Your Doctor
Perhaps I should ask my doctor if there is a... Read More
Misery Can Eat You Alive
This is a true story about a woman I worked... Read More
Dreams and Desires, Wants and Wishes Journals
Have you ever dreamed of a new house? Have you... Read More
Life is a Mystery...or is it?
Being the last of three daughters, I was a suprise... Read More
The Most Important Investment You Can Make For Your Old Age - And No, Its Not Money!
When I was twenty-two, I was befriended by a woman... Read More
Dolphin Figurines evoke images of wild dolphins: How Do Dolphins Communicate?
Researchers are seeking to identify how dolphins communicate. Unfortunately it... Read More
Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 2
continued.....Then onto my teen years. My mom had a few... Read More
7 Strategies To Make Room For Money
Laws of the Attraction notwithstanding, there are several external ways... Read More
The Memorable First Days!
The first few hours in this world, when we as... Read More
Beluga Whale Hits the River
Wonders never cease. Just when those in our area of... Read More
Go Ahead, Toss the Starfish!
There is an old story that tells of a man... Read More
Remember Within
Remember when you were really young? It was an era... Read More
The Dot
We have all grown up in an age where exploration... Read More
Living Authentically in a Masked World
Humanity seems to be the only species that never seems... Read More
Leaving The Child Behind. Recovery From Child Abuse
I looked at my father for the last time before... Read More
Virtual Chocolate
A second on your lips forever on your hips never... Read More
A Brick Wall
Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 18,... Read More
Character is Whats Left When You Leave
1 Samuel 16:7"...The Lord does not look at the things... Read More
The Women At The Cross (Reflections On The Death And Resurrection Of Jesus)
The women at the cross. Have you ever thought about... Read More
Lewis And Clark Pay Attention
As I write this Southern California has just ended its... Read More
How To Deal With Shyness
Although shyness can be overcome, there is a fair chance... Read More
What Does it Take to Make Life Better?
What does it take for you to pay attention?You've probably... Read More
The Power of Notes
Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy,... Read More
Alone But Not Lonely
In today's fast paced society, we've become accustomed to filling... Read More
Is the Life Youre Living the Life You Want?
In pre-revolutionary Russia, a rabbi was walking to the synagogue.... Read More
Melting Snow
I love the sounds of melting snow-plink, plink, ting, ting,... Read More
Inspiring Values of Unforgettable Teachers
All of us recall special teachers - people who not... Read More
Why You Are Special and Why Does It Matter
Why 'you are special'?Why and how does it matter?Things you... Read More
A Life Time of Strategic Thinking
You may be one of the thousands who think "Strategic... Read More
As A Caterpillar
"Happiness can be as elusive as a fluttering butterlfy but... Read More
Hitler and the Tsunami
In Catholic school the nuns used to tell us that... 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 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
Beyond the River: Kabbalahs Guidance for Our Times
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and... Read More
Michael Vick is Average
Michael Vick can do wonders on a football field, but... Read More
Life Goes On
Boy, do I feel old. Or at least older.No, I... Read More
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