Do you have a favorite candidate during this current Presidential race? If so, how genuine do you feel his or her motives are? Ever think about the amount of money being spent on this election to try and win your… Continue Reading
A few months ago I read A Force For Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World by Daniel Goleman. There is a tremendous amount of wisdom imparted by the Dalai Lama, particularly centering around compassion for other people and… Continue Reading
Today I went through something that many people have to do during their lifetime, but it was a first for me. I had to put my dog to sleep. He had a cancerous tumor that was growing too quickly and… Continue Reading
While I certainly admire successful people, my goal is to emulate those who also seek to help others through their words and actions. I was on this path at one point and was stopped for many years, mistakenly thinking that… Continue Reading
Mainstream media is a huge problem. It seeks to report primarily horrific events and spread doom-filled messages that only further drive wedges between populations. Tragic circumstances in the country are singled out and used as platforms to turn one group… Continue Reading
What is the root cause of the pervasive judgmental tendencies in our modern culture? I was standing in line at the airport, one of the many trips I used to make each month to pick up my daughter for our… Continue Reading
Standing on a hillside on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the middle of a vineyard in North Georgia, I leaned over to talk to the man who was about to perform my wedding ceremony. Just two weeks earlier, Ken wasn’t… Continue Reading
If something doesn’t seem right, ask questions. Get clarification until you feel satisfied or you understand. Most of the people in the world follow along with traditions, views, beliefs or rituals because that’s what they were taught as young children… Continue Reading
Most of us want to be accepted and feel like we are loved, appreciated and part of something more. We want to have meaningful connections and relationships with people. We all hurt when we feel unaccepted for whatever reason, but… Continue Reading
Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re wrong or have made a mistake. It is a difficult thing to do sometimes and can put a dent in your pride, but in the end it only strengthens your character and integrity.… Continue Reading