The story of a traveller
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
Get out of your head and into your heart.
The biggest disease of the mind is over-thinking, especially too much thinking about others: What they did, what they should do, what they
Be Kind
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
Tough days
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
Impact on others
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
The orchestra of life!
Our inner orchestra is made up of different musical instruments. These instruments are our memories, desires, tendencies, mind, beliefs, emo
A story about leadership
A professional long ago was feeling a sense of something was not quite right, it was a spiritual thirst that just could not be quenched by k
Be humble
The notion of humility as a virtue brings numerous images to mind. We tend to envision those rare individuals who humbly bear life's struggl
Dealing with challenges
Throughout life we must cope with blockages that impede our forward momentum. Whether these obstacles are of a personal, professional, or so
The story
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.
Upgrade your habits
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
Everyday Miracles
They are the everyday aspects of our lives that bring us the most joy, even if at first it may seem natural to expect our feelings of happin
Power of grief
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
Emotional turmoil
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
The blessings of being lost
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
Running on Empty
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
Amazing Grace
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 going through difficult times
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
True joy of life
Every day we experience a magical twilight between our dreams and waking state. During this brief period of time, our minds still remember t
















