Today’s prayer is dedicated to the victims of the Sedona sweatlodge tragedy and their families. Prayer for Peace Lord, Make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, Let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where…

I was both saddened and dismayed by the recent deaths and injuries that occurred during self-help "guru" James Arthur Ray's "Spiritual Warrior" retreat in Sedona, Arizona last week. There are so many things about this retreat that are disturbing that I felt the need to write about it. The most tragic, of course, is that…

One of the simplest ways to conquer your money fears is through cultivating a  “Daily Gratitude” practice. In fact, there is a great deal of scientific evidence that suggests that a daily dose of gratitude can help  reduce stress and depression. In a recent study conducted by Professors Michael McCullough and Robert Emmons, it was…

Apparently “Superheroes” are not just for the movies or comic books anymore. Motivated by difficult economic times, high crime and homelessness, a new movement of real life “Superheroes” has sprung up across the country. Real life “Superheroes”….for real? Yep, and some of them are even dressed in tights. One of these masked men is Mr.…

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