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 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

Throughout life we must cope with blockages that impede our forward momentum. Whether these obstacles are of a personal, professional, or so

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

We tend to gravitate toward people who are the most like us, at least in the ways that make us feel comfortable. But life has its way of bri

There is some darkness in most human minds today, so there is a darkness component in most scenes and situations. Why else is there so much

With all that takes place in our lives, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the fact that we're part of something greater than ourselves --

Your destiny may be waiting for you, but whether or not you meet your destiny is up to you.