Heroes: “Who’s your cure for the economic depression?”

I know I said we were going to start a segment on heroes in everyday life, and then I’ve just been too busy with, well…. Life…. to write anything for a while.  But I finally came up with some new heroes. 
#1.  Late Late Night Show host, Craig Ferguson.  The Scotish native, naturalized U.S. citizen is [...]

Detachment

For 10 years, back in the 80’s I kept dream journals. It was during my most profound phase of self-discovery. I had read about lucid dreaming and problem solving in your sleep, and decided I wanted to learn how to do it all.
One of the dreams I can recall as if I had it yesterday.
I [...]

“Who’s Your Hero?” Henrietta’s story

Hi! Long time, no talk.  The economic crisis hit my doorstep, too.  I’ve been busy downsizing my business, closing the Wellness Center that I helped to create along with lots of other great folks and finding a full-time job to go with my (now) part-time business. 
Sounds bleak, doesn’t it?  It actually got pretty scary right [...]

“Sixty Days of Mind Power Techniques” #60

Finally!! We’re on the last day of Mind Power Techniques.  Sorry to have delayed so long.  I’m having difficulty adjusting to this new Edit screen. 
Old Dog.
Anyway, this our final mind power technique has two parts to it.  First, I want to talk about something I imagine most of you are experiencing, negative thoughts.  If you [...]

“Sixty Days of Mind Power Techniques” #59

When I am silent, I hear my true self and reach my soul.
When I am silent, I hear with a caring heart.”
                                       . . . . . Thomas Merton
Spend the day in silence.  I think one of the best gifts you can give yourself is to spend the day (or even longer) in silence.  If you [...]

“Sixty Days of Mind Power Techniques” #41

Today’s mind power tip is courtesy of Roger von Oech and his “Creative Whack Pack.”  Get a set.  You’ll love them.  A simple idea when you’re working on a creative solution to a problem:  Pause for a Bit.
In Toastmaster’s, one of the marks of an experienced speaker is that they have learned to use The [...]