When contemplating whether to do something or not, a plucky voice in our heads may say, "You never know until you try." This is time-honored

Often, when we're unhappy, we fall into the habit of thinking that, if only one or two particular things in our life would change, everythin

A traveler came upon an old farmer hoeing in his field beside the road. Eager to rest his feet, the wanderer hailed the countryman, who seem

The biggest disease of the mind is over-thinking, especially too much thinking about others: What they did, what they should do, what they

Kindness is an ideal that is easily accessible to all of us. We all know that a small kindness can make our journeys lighter and more enjoya

We all have days that seem endlessly difficult and hard. On these days, it is as if the odds are stacked against us and we just can't get a

Every thought we think and every action we take has an impact on the world around us. To be aware of this is to be conscious of our impact o

Our inner orchestra is made up of different musical instruments. These instruments are our memories, desires, tendencies, mind, beliefs, emo

A father used to say to his children when they were young: —When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life.

Whenever we make the effort to free ourselves of a habit we no longer need, we are often surprised to find ourselves missing the old pattern

When we experience any kind of devastating loss, whether it is the loss of a loved one, a dream, or a relationship, feelings may arise withi

A wise sea captain caught in a tropical storm knows that if he holds his vessel on the periphery it will get hurled from one side to the oth

When we are lost, we typically look at a map to figure out where we are and how to get to our chosen destination. This works well, assuming

There are times in our lives when it seems our bodies are running on empty. We are not sick, nor are we necessarily pushing ourselves to the

An honest heart is an open heart. If we are dishonest in any way with ourselves or with others, it means we are in hiding. There is a wall,

Grace exists inside of all of us and around us. It is our inner beauty that radiates outward, touching everyone we meet. It is that unseen

When we are going through a difficult time, we may hesitate to call even our best friends because we don't want to burden them with our trou

Everything that comes to us, comes to pass or, more accurately, for us to pass on. Not just the money in our pocket, but wisdom, objects, i

Every day we experience a magical twilight between our dreams and waking state. During this brief period of time, our minds still remember t