WHO WILL WIN THE ELECTION
It’s been a wild election year, and will likely continue to be so. Lots of people are fearful, distraught, and angry. The country appears to be divided into tribes, the rift between them growing deeper daily. Some marriages are tottering over political differences, and violence has broken out in certain sectors. I would like to […]
A DEEPER REASON
A while back, I presented a retreat at a center on a small island off the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia. The only facility was a rustic YMCA-style camp, the only resident a caretaker named Dave. As our program got going, Dave made constant trips through our meetings in progress. At first, we thought there […]
FROM NO WAY TO NEW WAY
I was coaching a young woman who had been dating a guy for a short time. “He told me not to phone or text him anymore. What do you think I should do?” “Why would you want to pursue a guy who doesn’t want to be with you?” I asked her. “Rejection is protection and […]
CHOCOLATE FOR THE SOUL
As we move into Valentine’s Day, our thoughts turn to our relationships, especially intimate ones. Some of us are in satisfying partnerships; others are struggling. Some yearn for a life partner; others prefer to fly solo. In all cases, we do well to consider, “What makes a great relationship work?” A lot of […]
BEARS DON’T BITE GOOD LITTLE CHILDREN
Master metaphysical teacher Florence Scovel Shinn was walking through a toy store when she came upon a display featuring a huge mechanical bear with flaming eyes, showing its teeth, growling fiercely. At the bear’s feet stood a little boy looking up at the beast, smiling. “Aren’t you afraid of the bear?” Ms. Shinn asked […]
HOW MUCH ARE YOU WORTH?
I always laugh when surfing online I see a question like, “How much is Anthony Robbins worth?” People seem to associate bank accounts with worth. I assure you that no matter how much Anthony Robbins or any other celebrity has in the bank, they are worth far, far more. And no matter what your bank […]