“The diseases of the mind are more and more destructive than those of the body.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero. 1st-century BC Roman philosopher That thoughts become things is not new to our generation. Cicero was aware in the 1st Century BC. The ego tries to incessantly fill our heads with worry, judgment, negative and self-defeating [...]
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Sweep in Front of Your Own Steps
June 2nd, 2010The Hardest Part is Making a Decision
May 28th, 2010An acquaintance had just announced he was going to stop smoking. On the ride home, I commented to my friend, “Do you think he will succeed? This is the highest stress he has been under in his entire life.” My friend replied, “The hardest part is making the decision. Once the decision is made, it’s [...]
Is Guilt a Good or Bad Thing?
May 21st, 2010This morning I listened with interest as an acquaintance challenged another on the emotion of guilt. The one party was saying that guilt is a bad thing. My friend retorted that guilt is not a bad thing; guilt is a good thing. It keeps us on the path of doing the right thing. I, too, [...]
It Works
May 11th, 2010It was Christmas for me today…and now you. When I visited my doctor this morning, he told me about the incredible results he is having in his life after reading and following the advice given in a little pocket guide written in 1926. The book is titled It Works. The author would not identify himself [...]
Look for the Lesson
May 10th, 2010When the student is ready, the teacher will come… Such was the case for me yesterday. I got my feelings hurt BIG time…and I must admit it took me several, several hours till I got my boat turned around. Anger, resentment, silent treatment, projection onto others…I worked it with the best of them. Finally, a [...]
It’s All a Matter of Perspective
April 7th, 2010Front page in today’s local paper: Painful grimace on a 21 year old’s face as he sits in his wheelchair with a physical therapist on each side of him conducting arm resistance exercises. Paralyzed since a motocross accident in 2006, he affectionately calls one of his therapists his “torturer.” And what was I feeling sorry [...]
Imagine a Woman…
April 2nd, 2010Enjoy this morning’s message from www.soulsjourney.net. Since 1995, the “Imagine a Woman” poem has circled the globe, inspiring books, screenplays, videos, life transitions, professional portfolios, ministries, coaching practices, relationships, virtual communities, social networks, and organizational missions. This year Imagine a Woman International is celebrating the poem’s 15th year anniversary with a new website and new [...]
The Greatest Secret in the World
March 22nd, 2010Yesterday at breakfast a friend pulled a book out from her purse. It would not be till later in the day that I would fully recognize the gift I had just been given. My friend excitedly told me about this book that she had found at a second hand store…The Greatest Secret in the World [...]
“A Messy Process”
February 2nd, 2010My yoga teacher, Lezlie, sent me the following quote last night. I read it a couple of times. It seems to hit the nail on the head… A Messy Process Evolution is a messy process. So anybody who really wants to make the effort to strive for something new is going to have to be [...]
The Magic of Belief
February 1st, 2010Feeling the need for some inspiration this morning, a Christmas present, Believe: The Words and Inspiration of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, made its way into my hand. Believe – it all starts with that, doesn’t it? No matter the issue, problem, desire, or cause, your dreams and desires all begin with belief. The problem is, when [...]
