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Retreat If you enjoy taking time off to be in nature, hanging out with loving, spiritual people, and making new friends, consider joining me at the Center for Soulful Living’s Annual Zion Retreat Fri., 12/6 through Mon., 12/9 at Zion National Park. I have the honor of speaking to the group on Saturday evening. DetailsRead more

If you want to change your mood in an instant, what do you do? There are no rules about what you can and can’t do. Some people like to exercise to increase their endorphins, some listen to music, and some have found the quickest way is to have a good laugh. The next time youRead more

When routine deadens your senses and you are no longer seeing what’s right in front of you each day, shake up your world. Change your normal route to work; do your errands differently; rearrange the decorations in your living space. Find a way to see your life from a new perspective. This may sound simplistic,Read more

With every situation we choose in life, there are resultant consequences (some foreseen, others not). And many times we are blind to some of the consequences of our decisions and choices. An example you may be familiar with is when you see a friend repeatedly acquiescing to a new romantic partner’s needs without taking his ownRead more

I’m really interested in knowing what you are dealing with in your life right now. What are your pains, struggles, triumphs, sorrows, celebrations?   So for this week’s blog, please comment with the most pressing question you have about your life. In other words, if you could sit down with me and ask me one questionRead more

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

What does it mean to live authentically? If you’re interested in hearing several expert opinions on this topic, please join me, along with four other speakers, for the free ‘Authentically You Telesummit’ November 1-3, 2013. If you’ve always wondered how to be authentic in challenging situations, with people who aren’t, or when you’re under stress, you’llRead more

I believe it is. We will witness peace when we as global citizens shift our focus — when we make it a priority to share rather than shoot, to aid rather than arm, to feed rather than force, and to care rather than conquer. As people of the world, it is imperative for us toRead more

Note from Elise:  Occasionally I invite guests to post their thoughts for you. Today’s guest is George Huang. I think you’ll enjoy his unique voice and ideas. At the end of the post, you can read a brief bio about him. Enjoy!   George Huang   On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, declaringRead more

Note from Elise:  Occasionally I invite guests to post their thoughts for you. Today’s guest is poet Darius Gottlieb. I think you’ll enjoy his unique voice and ideas. At the end of the post, you can read a brief bio about him. Enjoy! Darius Gottlieb For Every Sunlit Day a Ravaging Storm Nearly everyone has a dark roomRead more