I have it all figured out, don’t you?

Who really has it figured out anyway? Ha! Anyone who says they have it “all figured out” is probably fibbing both to you and themselves. Unfortunately, daily, monthly, and yearly bumps and blockades are just part of life, but our reactions and taking advantage of these growing opportunities make the difference. And even then, we might “mess” that up, too,…

Emotion and Conviction

A guest post by Gregory V. Diehl. Gregory reached out to me a month or so ago. He had recently released his fourth non-fiction book on Amazon, The Heroic and Exceptional Minority: A Guide to Mythological Self-Awareness and Growth. The book takes a very direct approach to mythological personal development themes in real life and the burdens/responsibilities of being an…

How can Changing your Perspective Bring you Inner Peace?

Can changing your Perspective bring you, Inner Peace? If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Dr. Wayne Dyer Perspective Perspective is the way that you see something. It’s your point of view. For instance, if you think that toys corrupt children’s minds, then a toy shop is an evil place from your…

Journaling and 3 other Healthy Ways To Release your Emotions

We all get angry and frustrated. It’s a natural part of life, and it’s okay to feel exasperated sometimes. The problem isn’t with the emotion itself. The problem is in how you express it. We’ve heard examples of getting our frustrations out physically – like punching your pillow, screaming at the top of your lungs, or when I was younger,…

4 Easy Steps to Begin a Daily Positive Affirmation Practice!

What is an affirmation, and how do you begin a daily practice? Affirmations are simple, self-confident “I am” statements. These confident statements may be said or written down. When practiced routinely, it will rewire our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. If you have a negative belief or thought that makes you feel bad, you can replace it with a positive statement….

Tips for Using Visualization in less than 30-minutes a Day

You have big goals in your life. You’ve even heard visualization is the key to reaching those goals. But you still hold back. Why? The most common reason – you don’t have enough time. Well, who has enough time? According to a Gallup poll, 48% of American’s feel like they don’t have enough time to get the things done they…

A walk through Central Park

An internal monologue … Ahh, my annual tradition of an evening stroll through Central Park Oops, watch that puddle. Oh, how I do wish that Mary would walk with us on these beautiful nights, through the park, but I guess the chill in this night air is simply too cold for her old bones nowadays. So it’s just you and…

As day becomes night …

As day becomes night, The cars go zooming by As day becomes night, My sight becomes weak As day becomes night, The bugs begin to fly As day becomes night, My skin seems to age As day becomes night, The sky turns a-blaze As day becomes night, My memories of you fade As day becomes night, The crickets chirp a…

Sundays are Simple – my grown-up Christmas list

My Grown-up Christmas List This week’s episode is recorded as we enter the third week of Advent – Joy. The lyrics to Kelly’s song, My Grown-up Christmas List express my wishes perfectly. A world filled with Joy, Peace, and Love. Please enjoy this week’s episode and let me know your thoughts on spreading Christmas Love, Peace and Joy! The only…

Sundays are Simple – Christmas Love

… it’s about more than just the ribbons This week’s quote came from one of my favorite scenes in one of my favorite Christmas movies. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas – who doesn’t love the Grinch?!? Enjoy this week’s episode! When I was growing up, Dr. Seuss was really my favorite. There was something about the lyrical nature and…