celebrating and embracing our differences

The world we live in today is such a rapidly changing place. For some of us change comes more quickly and we are better adapted to welcoming in change. Read the rest...

steps on setting goals while developing patience

Have you ever wanted something so badly and it seemed that it was unobtainable or slow in coming to fruition? I think we all have. Read the rest...

story telling for modern times

Long before streaming media, texting, the internet and even the printed word, history was passed forward using the spoken word. Communities of indigenous peoples would gather in a broad circle around a warm inviting fire while the tribal elders shared stories of conquest and heroism. Read the rest...

keeping your word and doing what you say

I recall a mentor of mine once said to me that integrity is about keeping your word and if you become your word your word becomes universal. Read the rest...

giving your hope and approval

I was listening to Jack Kornfield’s lecture on Generosity this morning. It is really beautiful and a great way to spend the morning. Hear it at http://diydharma.org/audio/by/artist/jack_kornfield

What struck me is his intimation that giving ones blessing to another is an act of generosity. Read the rest...

a long walk with bright sunshine can save your life

The health of the public is being put at risk by recommendations to cover up and stay out of the sun. Read the rest...

five sensible tips on taking our time to take it all in

Life in the modern age can seem to be all consuming. I know I find it that way sometimes. Read the rest...

how to maintain your cool in un-cool situations

I gotta tell you, when it rains sometimes it pours but, the hallmark of the mature, fully functioning, self-actualized person is the ability to be cool, calm and collected when caught up in the inevitable crap storms daily life delivers. Read the rest...

how you define yourself can shape your future

How do you define yourself? Do you define yourself as your work? If you are a lawyer do you cross examine your family? Read the rest...

happiness is not a target, it is a state attainable by being in the present

Happiness…we all crave it, seek it, work for it, demand it, command it, embrace it, and bathe in it. Read the rest...