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Being at Cause: The Power of Choice
One of the most important requirements for real change to take place (regardless of the issue) involves accepting the fact that the quality of our lives and how we feel about ourselves and others is not the result of outside forces-- the events, people, and...
read moreI Think Therefore, I Hmm…
In 1637, Renes Descartes coined, “Cognito, ergo sum,” I think therefore I am. Originally written in French, “Je ense, donc je suis,” it is best known both in Latin form and as representative of “the mind-body problem” or dualism, a concept intrinsic to modern science...
read morePersonal Growth & Changing Your Life
Wanting vs. Doing Wanting change is one thing. Doing change is quite another. Facing or creating change in your life change represents forging into the unknown, the unfamiliar. And even though a given change or event may be desirable at a conscious level, as a...
read more5 Keys to The Door of Happiness
Ever remember being a little kid, finding a locked door, and wanting oh so much to know what was on the other side? If only you had the key, you could open it up and find out. Most of my work as a personal empowerment specialist and spiritual teacher involves helping...
read moreBattle of the Wolves
I was looking for a Native American reference in response to a reader's email request, and in the process I ran across this wonderful parable, supposedly originally from the Cherokee nation. It's one of my favorites. I love it for it's simplicity and poignancy...
read moreCreating Great Midlife Relationships
If you missed Last First Date, How to Create Successful Midlife Relationships, with Sandy Weiner last Thursday it's not too late to listen in. It was a great show. Enjoy!...
read moreA Free Gift on Your Way to Empowerment
If there is one universal tool to assist and accelerate the process of personal empowerment and the generation of enlightenment it is the consistent practice of mediation. There are several forms of meditation and they are all powerful and of great use as you...
read moreThe Great American Smokeout
Quit Smoking: The Gift of Life Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Amercian Cancer Society's Great American Smoke-out. I can honestly say that while I work across the spectrum of behavioral and emotional issues with my clients, one of my favorite things to do...
read moreI Think, Therefore I Hmm
I Think Therefore, I Hmm… In 1637, Renes Descartes coined, “Cognito, ergo sum,” I think therefore I am. Originally written in French, “Je ense, donc je suis,” it is best known both in Latin form and as representative of “the mind-body problem” or dualism, a concept...
read moreHypnosis, Nature's Swiss Army Knife
Hypnosis: Nature’s Swiss Army Knife With its myriad attachments and implements the Swiss Army Knife is truly a nifty device, allowing allows us to easily accomplish numerous tasks, from filing nails to opening a bottle of wine. If only there was such a tool to help...
read moreAs I mentioned in our last episode, one of the first items on the agenda for any new reader, client, group of workshop students or an audience at a speaking engagement is to learn about what I call Rule #1: Life is Supposed to be Fun! A lot of people misinterpret or misunderstand what living Rule # 1 is supposed to mean or feel like.
At first this surprised me until I realized that for most people the word, “fun” generally connotes thoughts of “pleasure” and “play” and, of course, the idea of a life filled with only pleasure and play is both unrealistic and difficult for anyone to fathom; most of us have to work for a living, and we have responsibilities we have to fulfill etc. So what is the right meaning for ”fun’ as it applies to the Rule?
I mentioned this last time, but think it’s worth repeating; the best word might be “enjoyable.” Fair enough, yet that still often results in a sideways look of question and doubt. Truthfully, I suppose that’s not too surprising when one considers just how many folks have issues that hold them back and make their lives anything but enjoyable.
So with that in mind, and right on the heels of our last episode, “Solving the Riddle,” let’s take a closer look at Rule #1, which I still stand by: Life ISSupposed to be Fun; and it can be, I promise. All it takes is two simple steps. Click on the happy face below and enjoy!
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