Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. Lao Tzu Isn't it true that most of our problems in life are about not getting what we want? This is an “if only” way of being, and is the source of all of our daily ...Read More
Archives for September 2009
Marriage and Fulfillment (Q & A)
Dear Gail, For many years I have moved toward inner peace and happiness. Each day I wake with happy thoughts. I am enjoying my retirement which includes many activities I enjoy. The Universe time and time again seems to manifest my every desire... Except for my 35 year marriage in which my wife and I have ...Read More
Four Essential Guidelines for Improving Your Relationships – Part 2
In Part 1 of these essential guidelines, we addressed honesty in communication by asking the question, "Is it true?" The remaining three guidelines discussed below invite a deeper contemplation of what we bring to our relationships. Is it useful? This question invites us to reflect on the content of what we express ...Read More
Four Essential Guidelines for Improving Your Relationships – Part 1
I love to communicate with people. Admittedly, I’m not too interested in superficial cocktail party-type chatter, but I find a true and deep meeting with another enormously enriching. I mean, don’t we all? What fills us up more than a real connection – from a knowing glance with a stranger to an all-night pajama party ...Read More
A Revolutionary Look at Changing Habits
Have you heard this one? A Buddhist monk walks up to a hot dog vendor, hands him a twenty dollar bill, and says, “Make me one with everything.” The vendor prepares the hot dog and gives it to the monk. The monk, after waiting for a moment, asks for his change. The vendor looks at him and says, “Change only comes ...Read More