Some life work and gifts just have a way to keep on giving. In my last post I wrote of one man’s experience with writing a gratitude letter and the impact it had on the author and his recipients – his Mom and Dad. I also shared the sudden life change that occurred shortly after...Read More

As 2010 comes to a close, I decided to republish a blog about closure, letter writing and most of all gratitude for those we love in our lives.  Enjoy this day, and every day.  Remember to remember:  this moment is the only one you really have, may you use it to be love, see love,...Read More

So much of adult life is focused on what has to happen next in order for some goal to be achieved. From the mundane of brushing your teeth to the sublime of creating and sustaining happiness and success, we are schooled in setting goals, making lists, and taking steps to achieve our goals. What would...Read More

I don’t remember whole books as much as I remember quote and lines that stand out for me when I read them. What is interesting to me is that when I re-read a book new and different lines have meaning and some sentences I underlined were completely forgotten. Here are a few quotes from Spiritual...Read More

I have a habit of reading ‘old’ books, meaning books that were published over 10 years ago. I often find – actually more than often – that the messages contained within the pages are as meaningful today as they were at the time of their original printing. On my list this month is Spiritual Economics...Read More

I am going to Barcelona for a week!  We are calling it a ‘revenge trip’.  We are going courtesy of all the ‘points’ we accumulated financing our failed business.  Trust me, I do hope this is a ‘trip of a lifetime.’  I will be electronically disconnected and a smile comes on my face just thinking about it.  Of...Read More

I have incredible news for you.  Being aware all the time is overrated.  Research supports us taking a rest and NOT being so darned aware.  What follows is a reprint of an article by Robert Biswas-Diener.   As I prepare for my first real vacation in several years, I know I plan to heed the advice....Read More

This being the week of Mother’s Day, I want to give you an idea for some gifts for all the Mom’s in your life. Of course, I am recommending books. I will feature these books on AM Arizona on Monday, May 2, at 10 a.m. and will post that segment within the next few weeks....Read More

This week I posted a copyrighted photo by New York City designer Roxane W. Isbey, Jr.  I asked you some questions to get your creative juices flowing and to reconnect with your natural sensing which may have gone dormant during your development from childhood into adulthood.  Since children usually get o play every day —...Read More