I want to thank all of you who responded to my recent blog on How to Manage Your Fears After Job Loss. Your stories and insights were very thought-provoking! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and I pray that you each find new jobs soon. In particular, I’d like to thank…

As you deepen your gratitude practice, it helps to meditate on the wisdom of others. Here is some ancient wisdom to meditate on today from Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher. This piece of wisdom dates back to the 6th century B.C, but rings timelessly true even today. “If you look to others for fulfillment you will never…

Did you know that practicing gratitude can actually improve your brain function and overall physical and emotional well-being? Well, it’s true.  Brain scans and research conducted by renown psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen showed a significant improvement in brain function following the practice of gratitude. For years now, spiritual leaders and psychologists have claimed that a…

Let’s face it, not all our money problems can be blamed on a bad economy, Some of us are grappling with old habits and patterns that existed long before the crisis we are now experiencing worldwide. True, the financial crisis makes things worse. And as I always say, crisis also provides us with a chance…

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