How often have you heard someone question if they are on the right path for their life? This is such a huge question; how DO we know that what we have chosen to do is indeed the right path for us? There are some clues; if you have to struggle to meet the day, you […]
Just who are you trying to please? In other words, who is your boss? Are you working to please someone else, or does your motivation come from trying to please yourself? If we find ourselves trying to please others we will often be disappointed. This is where the phrase “what have you done for
The first step in creating the life you want is to become clear on what that life would look like. Nothing about this step includes defining how this life will come into being. The second step is to really place yourself behind your goal; to really believe you can have what you want. Again, exactly how
My lady, Terrie Symons, and I are making what has turned into a very deepening journey. Initially we thought it would be an easy trip to Mt. Shasta, up to visit her family in Oregon, then a cruise along the coast home. In setting our intentions each day to open ourselves to the beauty of
Every time we address a situation we bring every one of our preconceived notions right along with us. How we deal with new people in or lives, how we hear others say what they say, what we expect to find in any given situation are all colored by what we have experienced in the past.
Last night after a beautiful day of travel my butterfly and I were relaxing in the hotel pool enjoying the interaction of people of all ages. One of the Moms, watching her children play with complete strangers without conditions made the most interesting comment; “the kids love parallel play.” What she was referring to was the ability
Those of us who were schooled during the 1950’s through the 80’s were schooled in the paradigm of the Industrial Age, even though the Industrial Age had long passed. We were taught to think via specific processes; processes which served well as our country made its transition from an agricultural society to the “modern age.” Science
I recently heard some very interesting words; “The actuality of our being changes, our reality of being remains the same.” This is an concept to put into your mind and let it percolate for a while, but in the meantime let’s look at it. As we go about our daily lives what we are doing,
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Today I am sitting on a lovely porch on the slopes of Mount Shasta, California. Around me the trees are blowing in the breeze, the pines and firs are reaching for the sky, and this little town of McLoud rolls out from me like a dream. Why then do I feel this little twinge of
“That’s a first world problem“ is a phrase I was introduced to while visiting my friends at Summit Spiritual Center in Akron, Ohio last week, and I have to admit, it has really gotten my awareness going. What is the most aggravating thing on your mind right now? Is it that your cable/internet provider keeps
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