Abundance
Your Body Knows Everything
Today I am listening to my body. It is telling me torest and relax. A few days ago while we were out walking, Kathy and I decided to do some interval sprints. It felt pretty darn good to be flying down the street - I know it didn’t necessarily look that way because I...
Going with the Flow Ain’t Always Easy
I'm writing this later than usual because I have been consumed the past two weeks with the care of my mom. She had a pretty nasty car accident and besides being banged up physically, she was badly shaken. Sometimes the emotional impact is greater than the physical in...
Celebrate the Present
You are alive. You are breathing and well in this moment. You have another opportunity in this very second to take a step towards the thing you desire. There is nothing holding you back You have watched from the sidelines as others leap forward with expectancy and...
Middle of the Night Twinges
They happen to everyone at some time or another. You wake up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night with the remnants of a crazy dream swirling around in your head. You missed the deadline, or you forgot to send that email, or you really need to have an answer...
The Power of A Superstorm
WOW! Who knew we would be living through one of the worst storms ever in the history of the Northeast United States? Even if you were not in the path of Superstorm Sandy, you have surely seen and heard the devastation that has taken place across much of our...
When All Else Fails Remember, Failure is Simply a Result
Just like everything else in this life, failure is whatever youthink it is. So what do you think it is? Is it a reflection of your character, your brain power or your abilities? Is it the end of a journey because things didn’t happen as you envisioned? Or is it...
What Do You Do When You’re Not Inspired?
Many people sit around waiting for inspiration to strike; they’re looking for inspiration on any number of things, like creating a business plan, writing a book or a letter, or deciding what to make for dinner. They sit and wait for the right mood, the right moment,...
Thanks for Giving and Thanks for Receiving
GRATITUDE is a feeling in your heart that resonates through your entire body. It doesn’t matter if you are on the giving or receiving end of gratitude – it works just the same. As it moves through you, it literally makes you healthier and happier. You know this is...
Releasing Judgment – Is it Possible?
We are bred to make judgments. Early on as kids we are taught the difference between good and bad, right and wrong. This translated to who we should be friends with, what school, sport and instrument is best for us, how to talk to authority figures, what to eat and...
Only 25 Days Left in the Year ~ Who Cares?
There are many posts on Facebook and Twitter and in the newsletters of many motivational coaches lately harkening the end of the year saying things like “Oh-Oh, only this many days left to achieve your goals” “Are you where you want to be?”, “You’re running out of...
Resistance Magnifies
Have you ever noticed that whatever you resist persists? Even though your intention is to resist it so it goes away and does not have power over you, as long as you continue to give energy to a thing or a thought, it simply continues to grow. It doesn’t matter if...
Is Universal Peace of Mind Really Possible?
People value things differently. Some people get a high from having fun, laughter, adventure, excitement and even danger in their lives. Some people find learning, structure and knowledge provides them with a sense of power and certainty. Other people value calm and...
What Are You Eluding?
Is there something you desire that seems out of your reach? Something that you have a hankering for that is eluding you? Perhaps it is not really eluding you – perhaps you are eluding it. As human beings we have come to expect that we will not receive everything we...
Whatever Your Calling, It is God’s Work
There are some people who say “I have a vocation” or “I have a calling” or “I know that what I am doing is my purpose in life”. I used to be envious of these people until I realized that they are no different than anyone else on this earth, and they are certainly no...
A Safe Port or the High Seas
What’s so safe about a port? Ports provide protection from the vast seas. They are built as a welcome haven with strong docks to accommodate their visitors. Ports are not built for permanent habitation. They are built as a welcome haven, a layover, a place to trade...
Is Universal Peace of Mind Really Possible?
People value things differently. Some people get a high from having fun, laughter, adventure, excitement and even danger in their lives. Some people find learning, structure and knowledge provides them with a sense of power and certainty. Other people value calm...
Work WITH the Law of 80/20
There is a law that states that there is an 80/20 proportion that may be applied to most results in our lives. In most cases 80% of results are attributable to 20% of efforts. Over many facets of life, we see this law being reflected and proved out time and again. ...
Use The Plunger
THE WATER is running from the faucet and the drain appears to be open, yet the water sits unmoving in the sink basin. What gives? Apparently there is some sort of obstruction in the pipe that is the inner workings of the sink and now, it is clogged. Stuff that you...
Who’s to Say?
As you tune in to conversations that are going on around you, you will hear lots of people saying things like “That’s not good” or “That’s just plain wrong” or "It shouldn’t be this way”. Phrases like these express sentiments of displeasure, anger,...
You’re an Original
It’s true. There is no one else on this whole planet that is exactly like you. In fact, no one even comes close. You are the only one who holds your unique point of view and you are the only one who sees the world through your eyes. Even when others say to you, “Hey,...
Thanks for Giving and Thanks for Receiving
GRATITUDE is a feeling in your heart that resonates through your entire body. It doesn’t matter if you are on the giving or receiving end of gratitude – it works just the same. As it moves through you, it literally makes you healthier and happier. You know this is...