Most people can relate to wanting something so desperately that they believe it would make them feel different– feel better. This is the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. We can be more useful and productive in our aid to others and be less concerned with chasing rainbows and the ghosts of selfish interests. Continue reading
In the face of a lot of opinions, ideas, tools and techniques for self-development, it can get confusing about what action to take. What can be done, right now, today, in this moment to make a change? Start with Gratitude! Continue reading
Do you have a right to vote? Are you being disenfranchised by obstacles such as impossible voter wait times and biased voting stations? Continue reading
Is someone’s bad behavior a barrier to your happiness? Continue reading
Expressive writing has been proven to reduce stress and improve immune health. Give it a try! Continue reading
Blunt honesty just keeps us on the infinite hamster wheel of aloneness, where we berate others, argue and despite the appearance of connection with others we continue to feel alone and alone. Continue reading
Over the last 40 years meditation has been used as a secular mind-body therapeutic approach for a variety of psychological and health-related problems. Its positive therapeutic benefits have been described in many ways in the scientific health care literature, including improved coping with distressing emotions, reduction in anxiety, reduction in depression and improved coping with pain. Continue reading
When we stop letting another person be themselves and we get in their face, things can quickly turn upside down and become topsy-turvy in a relationship. Continue reading
Duct Tape and Bubblegum 