Taking Charge of Your Writing Uniqueness
What makes your writing distinct and groundbreaking? Juhi Chawla says, "There's an amazing power getting to know your inner self, and learning how to use it and not fight with the world. If you know what makes you happy, your personality, interests,…
How to Rock Being Joyful For A Happier, Richer Life In 14 Days
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh Being human means that you, regardless of your conscious intentions, face moments, days, or sometimes years of trial and strife.…
The Phases of Spiritual Satisfaction (Part Three)
Change. Some of us love it and some of us hate it. Either way, change is imperative to achieving spiritual satisfaction. I’m going to share some perspectives about change that will make the journey way easier. The more we understand the role that…
Writing Simply to Communicate
Communicating your message to convey a direct interaction, whether you’re talking or writing, requires some thinking--weighing what you want to say. As an English teacher for many years, I spent hours teaching second language students how to read,…
3 Awesome Benefits of Gratitude
What if everything really is awesome? Did they get it right in The Lego Movie by singing the highly-catchy theme song, "Everything Is Awesome?" But how many of us focus on things that aren't awesome? How much time do we spend dwelling on the…
9 Steps to Become Unstoppable & Live the Life Your Heart Desires
A girl born without fibulas undergoes surgery at the age of one. The surgeons perform amputations of both of her legs below the knees. You'd probably think she'd have difficulty walking for the rest of her life. The idea of her becoming a…
Spiritual Discontent (Part Two)
Spiritual crisis. Have you had one? You're most likely to answer “yes." Spiritual crisis can be triggered by a personal life event such as: a death or an illness, the destruction of a marriage, or a financial threat. They also can be triggered by…
Adopting Consistent Practices That Create Dynamic Content
It was a chilly morning. The sun was still hidden in darkness. As I turned in my warm bed and tucked into my blankets I heard my dad calling to my brothers one by one, and then to me, telling us it was time to get up, get dressed, and head out to…
Conscious Awareness: The Disruptive Game-Changer
I explore the relationship between the Thoughts that generate Emotions that result in Actions. In fact, my exploration inspired this column: Crossing TEAs. Sometimes, however, doesn't it feel like the emotions are what we experience first, not the…
How To Set Your Intention The Right Way
You've set an intention to give your body healthy foods. Later, you smell freshly made donuts. Mmmmmmm, the fragrance is delicious. Your mouth waters and you can almost taste them. Your body wants to walk you right through the door of that shop,…