The most powerful thing about demonizing others is that we create a scapegoat for our own fears. The most disempowering thing about having a scapegoat is we no longer have to face our own shortcomings. Learning to improve ourselves With a scapegoat, or someone to blame for what makes us uncomfortable, we by-pass an essential […]
Our insecurities come through at the most amazing times. This past week I attended a convention of people in the wedding industry; planners, DJ’s event site people and of course Wedding Officiants. As an Ordained Minister it has been my honor to perform ceremonies for many, many couples over the years, yet here I was
According to my good friend Terry Hall, the Stoic Medium, “Ghosts give sucky hugs.” This colorful phrase came about after his Father in Law made his transition. But what does this mean to you and me? Making the most of today Put simply we will all, one day, reach the end of our physical lives.
When we were little kids an obstacle was no problem, we simply jumped over the fence, or gate or sleeping dog. As we added years to our count, for some reason we begin to forget that an obstacle is not a roadblock if we are committed to moving forward. Discernment I try to view an obstacle as
One of the basic things I was taught as a little child was Civility towards others. That is not to say I have always been able to control my mouth. Once in a while I have been known to express my disappointment in another person by letting loose a less than civil tirade. HOWEVER, I
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Our minds can only take us so far in this journey we have embarked upon, the rest takes the heart. Our mind will help us resolve simple questions. It will help us balance our checkbooks, but it will not resolve the most pressing issues of our lives. That takes the heart. While so many things
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You have tried every self-help program out there, and none of them have worked. Not one single one of them has worked. You are frustrated and ready to give up on the idea of experiencing a better life, getting more money or having a wonderful relationship. I totally get it. Nothing worked for me either,
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“I found it in the last place I looked.” Now, isn’t that a funny saying? I mean, once you found it, why would you continue to look? That being said, we spend so much time and effort looking for inspiration, peace, love and prosperity, yet we overlook the one place that is the true final
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As I flit from country to country, town to town, hotel to hotel on this most amazing adventure I am having with my beautiful Lady, the places where I am set in my ways pop-up and surprise me time and again. things I thought no longer mattered to me suddenly seem like huge things. This
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
