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...

five ways to tap into and trust your intuition

Listening to your intuition is one of the most powerful assets you can carry in your savings account of personal development tools. Read the rest...

vanquishing lost dreams and regret

Louise E. Boone, emeritus professor of business at the University of South Alabama was quoted to say “The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have and should have”. Read the rest...

living every moment to its maximum

A revelation came to me the other day while on a long and steep bike ride. I realized, I am not getting out of this alive. 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...

three powerful tools in stress management

Stress is becoming a major problem in the U. S. and will likely get worse before (or if) it gets better. That’s the bad news. Read the rest...

taking the first steps in a long journey

I was just reflecting on my neighbor was a non-functioning alcoholic. I found his body about four years ago after nobody had seen him for a while. Read the rest...

how simply breathing can effect our energy

A Buddhist teacher was instructing new monks on the importance of breath. After the instruction was over one young monk came to the instructor and said he was unable to find the importance of breath. Read the rest...

learning from your mistakes and growing from your failures

Motivation speaker Anthony Robbins once said “There is no such thing as failure. There are only results.” I for one have experienced a lot of results that I didn’t expect and for that matter didn’t desire. Read the rest...

self improvement is the catalyst for greater happiness and success

Do you ever feel like you need a kick in the seat-of-the-pants? A push in the right direction? Perhaps you need a boost in morale or need an attitude adjustment. Read the rest...