Archive for August, 2009
The World Famous Sailboat Method
Aug 31st
A while back I mentioned a meditative technique called The Sailboat Method. There are times when you just want to stop the constant barrage of thoughts in your ever-rushing stream of consciousness. Science shows us that our brains work through a process of seemingly random electro-chemical impulses. It is a process that we do not [...]
A Life More Ordinary
Aug 26th
Back when I taught high school full time, there seemed to be always be at least one student who thought I was somehow rearranging my day so I could catch them breaking one of the rules. My response was generally, “You really aren’t that important. My world does not revolve around you.”
These students believed that [...]
A Personal Reflection About The Current Health Care Debate
Aug 24th
I looked in the mirror this morning and saw the angry mob looking back at me. I am angry, frustrated, and looking to break something. Fast. I haven’t always been this way. I spent the last eight years quietly going about my business of being an American, keeping silent on so many issues: torture, Katrina, [...]
A Day Away
Aug 20th
Maya Angelou writes in her book, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now, about something she calls “A Day Away”. The idea is simple: take a break from the world for an entire day. The results are often profound.
The process is simple.
1. Select a day. Put it on your calendar. Let people know you will [...]
What Dreams May Come (And Go)
Aug 18th
Somewhere in my youth or childhood, I had many dreams of what my life would be like when I finally grew up. Well, the growing up part seems to have arrived far too soon for my tastes. But what happened to all of the dreams I had? Interestingly, I went to a high school seminary [...]
3 Things You Need To Do To Live The Life Of Your Dreams
Aug 17th
Are you living the life of your dreams? If so, you can completely skip this post and move on to other things with your life. But, if you feel like your life isn’t quite what you want it to be, perhaps these tips can help.
1. Know what your dreams are.
In my coaching practice, I am [...]
Why Don’t You Smile More Often?
Aug 13th
Smile. Go ahead. Right now. No one’s looking. You can do it. OK, I’ll look the other way.
Did you do it? Good. How did it feel? Are you still smiling? Keep doing it. Everyone will wonder what you’re up to, and that’s ok.
Here’s the point: how often do you smile in an average day? Smiling [...]
5.5 Ways to Plug In To Prosperity Right Now
Aug 11th
I attended a Prosperity Workshop this weekend at a spiritual seminar series (held at the Peace Labyrinth and Gardens, sponsored by MSIA) that I sometimes attend. Generally, there are about 50 people who attend these workshops. But this workshop was so well attended, that it was beyond standing room only. It seems everyone would like [...]
Twitter is the New Gratitude Journal
Aug 10th
Everyone who practices “The Secret” (The Law of Attraction) and those who teach about it acknowledge the practice of keeping a Gratitude Journal. The process of writing everything you are grateful for everyday is a very powerful way to tap into the universe’s abundance and prosperity in real and meaningful ways.
Twitter is the latest and [...]
Hawaii Means Aloha: Kilohana and Kenny Live It Everyday
Aug 7th
I was recently on vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii. While there, I met Kilohana and Kenny who own a small inn on the South Point of the island. They showed me how “Aloha” is more than just a word; it is a way of life. I asked Kilohana is he could share more [...]
