Our understanding of this life colors the reality we experience. Most of humanity binds itself into the drudgery of an isolated, perilous existence — an existence grounded in the known – an existence of sight and sound and feeling. We believe we have limits. We believe we are powerless. The often-misunderstood truth is that our [...]

By Jan Engels Smith In a world full of stress, deadlines, needs, and scarcity, it is sometimes hard to determine that you have any power. Helping yourself can feel like an overwhelming and unattainable mission. However, we also live in a world full of new information and understandings. Ideas of self-empowerment and the feelings that [...]

You were in college when the moon landings occurred and you have learned how to use computers and technology, and you have watched the flow of information explode, and you figure somebody somewhere is doing something about this memory aging issue, maybe because they are your age. Well, your suspicion is correct.

By John Russell Your body is your most important asset. Without a healthy body, you will not be able to enjoy your life. For this reason, you need to take care of your body. In these times when everybody is chasing a career, it’s easy to neglect caring for the body. However, it is never [...]

Realizing your vision is not only possible, with these techniques it is non stoppable. Visualizing works. Start the process of visualizing what you want. Begin with the firm conviction that it will work. Don’t let fear and doubt creep into the process, hold firm to your vision. Believe it. It will come to pass. Bo [...]

I’m writing this on the veranda overlooking the grounds, lake and woodlands of my ‘away from it all’ place. I’m spending time reading, writing, reflecting… and getting up late. I miss breakfast time but it’s totally worth the joy of not needing to be up at any particular time! And as I write, I’m remembering [...]

Too often we overlook this person as not being special enough or worthy enough to take notice of and celebrating. The truth is however, there is no more important person in your life. This person is the only one that has always been there in good times and in bad. This person is responsible for [...]

Many people honor the Ten Commandments and try to live by them. The belief is that a long, long time ago, God gifted us with these guidelines. In this more complex world, we can use twelve more to steer us in positive personal and global ways. The following are my ideas for the next Twelve [...]

More About Fun Police! I got to thinking a bit more about Fun Police — and something interesting happened. When I open that door, it’s like opening the flood gates of a dam. Seriously! There are so many thoughts about fun, and about Fun Police in my mind, I have to rein it all in. [...]