On a trip to Chicago, I walk by a homeless man asking for change. I wish – no – hope there was something that I could give him that was more than just his next meal. If I could but talk to him, share my story, let him know that there’s more to life – […]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Persistent Ache of a Thirst Unquenched
Are you living the life you were meant to live or do you feel an ache somewhere within, a hint of a Dream for something else, something more? We all have a deep desire for meaning from our lives and ourselves. There exists within the recesses of our deepest selves for something greater than what […]
Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not […]
Simple Moments of Inspiration
Life is a series of moments. There are moments that shape us, change us, threaten to either break us apart or forge us into the people we were destined to be. And through it all, life is as much about finding meaning in the moments we live as anything else. It’s easy and often all […]
Article: Do More Meaningful Conversations Make Us Functionally Happier?
The article Talk Deeply, Be Happy? asks the question does talking about what matters more often increase our overall happiness? Based on a recent study, the article seems to suggest so and makes a good case for it. An Excerpt from the Article “By engaging in meaningful conversations, we manage to impose meaning on an […]
The Problem of Others: Warrior of the Light Online
From Paulo Coelho’s Warrior of the Light Online The Problem of Others There was once a well-known scholar, who lived in a mountain in the Himalayas. Tired of living with men, he had chosen a simple life and spent most of his time meditating. His fame, however, was so great that people were willing to […]
Video: The Science of Happiness
This Today Show interview provides a few tips and information regarding how to be happier on a daily basis. As always, we must find our own activities and thought patterns to live a happier, more inspired life, but it never hurts to be given a few pointers. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and […]