How Many Miracles Do You Get?

Posted May 2, 2019

A woman phoned into my radio show and reported, “My husband and I tried to have a baby for years, but couldn’t. We prayed and prayed, and finally I got pregnant and we bore a beautiful baby. Now we would like another child and we are having difficulty conceiving. I’m wondering if I’ve used up my prayers. Are we allowed just so many miracles?”

Visible and Invincible

Posted April 4, 2019

Studies show that many people are more afraid of public speaking than being eaten by a tiger. Many clients tell me, “I have a project I would like to present to the world, but I am petrified of being exposed.” Some ask me, “Why is it so scary to just get my book, art piece, speech, or coaching practice out there?”

A Heartbeat to Remember

Posted February 15, 2019

While checking out at a grocery store I noticed that a cashier had an unusual tattoo on her forearm. “What is that tattoo?” I asked Ciani. She smiled. “It’s a copy of the EKG of my grandmother’s last heartbeat.”

The Rebirth of Kindness

Posted February 4, 2019

As we observe the news, politics, hateful websites, and nasty blogs, it appears that the world has gone mad and darkness rules. Meanwhile many—perhaps most—people, still value compassion and service.

Fear is the Liar

Posted November 19, 2018

I recently watched a touching documentary, Tea with the Dames, an intimate chat between four esteemed British actresses, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright, and Eileen Atkins, all of whom have been knighted.