Relax… Nothing is Under Control Have you ever thought about the idea that nothing is under your control? It really isn’t. Maybe you’re like me and try to plan, schedule, micro-manage, and arrange your life only to be shown again and again that things aren’t going to work out the way you thought. …
Try “Being” Instead Of “Doing” Slow Yourself Down Yesterday was one of the best days I’ve had in a long time. Why? Because I spent the day “being” instead of “doing”. I wasn’t rushing to get things done. I didn’t look at the clock. I didn’t accomplish any tasks. I didn’t do …
Love Comes First I know you’re busy. You’re probably so busy that you’re rapidly scanning this article right now. I get that. Me too. But lately, due to my busyness, I’ve been asking myself some deep questions: * What is most important in my life? * Where do I …
It’s 2016! Time for Some Positive Changes Make this the year you make yourself a priority. Take a few minutes right now and answer these questions– What do I want? How can I change my life for the better? What makes me happy? What did you come up with? …
Be Fearless Focus on Love The recent shootings and terrorist attacks are a tragedy. In the wake of these devastating events I’m concerned that as a nation we are becoming fearful. Fear is the least desirable emotion we have as humans because fear is contagious like a disease. Its energy spreads …
Fall is my favorite time of year. I try to walk in the woods as much as I can during this time because I am awestruck by the beauty of the colors of the leaves. Whenever I walk in nature profound ideas come to me. Here’s my latest one… ~~~~~~ Isn’t …
My favorite holiday is tomorrow. I love Thanksgiving not just for the food, but for the feelings of gratitude I feel for my family and friends. I love this holiday because there are no presents involved; just a day to appreciate each other a little more. A day to be …
This is a challenging newsletter for me to write because it is something I struggle with. I am guilty of criticizing/judging others. Sometimes I’ll tell a person that I think they’re wrong; and more often, I will just think it. I don’t want to be a hypocrite. It is very easy for …
Want Some Inner Peace? Practice Compassion When You Are Mistreated The Dali Lama says, “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Practicing compassion is not always so easy. For example, I have no problem feeling empathy for people who are …
Have you ever heard the story about Charles Plumb? He was a US Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. His plane was blown up by a missile. Fortunately he ejected himself out of the plane just in time and landed safely using his parachute. Many years later he happened by chance …
