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If you’re like many people, you expect that tomorrow will be easier, better, and less stressful than today is. Do you ever find yourself saying, “I am exhausted. I’ll get some sleep next weekend when this project is done” or “I don’t have time to exercise while I’m raising three kids. I’ll exercise when they’re older”?Read more

“Be willing to go naked.”  (May Sarton) Be willing to reveal your inner nature, your deepest thoughts and imaginings, your wildest self, your boldest essence. Be translucent so others can truly see and know your beauty, your depths, your core. Allow yourself to be exposed and vulnerable, let your feelings show. Embrace your humanness —Read more

We’ve all met these folks — boundary crossers overlook social protocols, societal norms and cultural mores in their efforts to get their needs met, regardless of your needs. Here are a few examples: -You just met Rudy and he seems nice enough. Next thing you know, Rudy is acting like you are best friends andRead more

I enjoyed Wayne Dyer’s post today explaining that people cross your path for a specific act or scene in the play of your life.  Some have brief roles; others have ongoing appearances; and still others have a main part. But no matter how important someone is in Act One of your life, they may orRead more

“My heart leaps into my mouth at the sound of the wind in the woods.” (Henry David Thoreau) My pulse quickens immeasurably at the smell of sage after a rainstorm. Sparks fly through my body’s electrical system during a thunderous rain storm. My eyes sparkle at the sight of baby birds learning to fly theirRead more

you amaze me with your generous nature always reaching out to help another and yet you fail to see the impact of your actions thoughts and deeds you are surprised when people thank you and express appreciation for you think nothing of all the love you give so freely so i am honored to reflectRead more

Do you experience miracles?  Perhaps you do, but don’t call them that.  Maybe you refer to them as coincidences, dumb luck, being in the right place at the right time, or delightful instances of serendipity. Whatever you call them, miracles occur all the time, in both big and small ways.  In fact, it’s a misnomerRead more

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.  When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”  (Lao Tzu) When we can be grateful for what we have, and take our focus off what we think we are lacking, it’s amazing how our feelings will shift toRead more

Want to take a very simple action that can have a huge impact on your enjoyment of life (and will help make others happier too)?  All you have to do is ‘look for the good’ in other people, situations, interactions, experiences, etc. If you take the time to find something that you genuinely appreciate inRead more

“An experience can’t be happy, eternally.  We are bipolar beings.  When there’s happiness, there’s automatically sorrow.  If we were purely happy all the time, it would get so damn monotonous we’d wish for some sorrow or problem to overcome, just for the sake of a challenge.”  (Richard Rose) And so why is it that weRead more