Forsake Fruitless Fantasies

Some people dismiss visualization and positive thinking as being too ‘New Age’. However, these practices are predicated upon the basic truth that whatever you focus on expands, not only in your own awareness, but ‘out there’ in three...

Two Wolves

An old Cherokee Chief was teaching his grandson about life. “There’s a fight going on inside everyone, including you and me. It’s a terrible fight between two wolves. One is evil. He’s full of anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,...

Seeking Acknowledgment

People employ a wide variety of strategies to get acknowledgment from others in order to grow their sense of self-worth. Everyone has their preferred techniques for getting attention. You may even have a few of your own. You probably also know that basing your...

Shift Your Focus

Do you have a habit of dwelling on things that dissatisfy you? Are you preoccupied with physical issues or health challenges? Do you judge yourself harshly when you compare yourself with others? If so, consider that it could be your incessant focus and self-judgment...

You’re Free to Create

One of the greatest blessings of being human is having the freedom to create your inner experience independent of outer circumstances. Though many people haven’t fully mastered this art, it’s a key ingredient to living a joyful life. When your experience...

Negativity Is Self-Fulfilling

As you gaze at the garden of life, you’re free to focus your attention on whatever you like. You can look at weeds, aphids and dying plants or you can look at colorful flowers, amazing diversity and beautiful butterflies. How you channel your awareness will play...