I recently had the pleasure of meeting the reknown psychologist, April Lane Benson, at a conference in Arizona, where we were both keynote speakers. April’s an expert in compulsive shopping. Afterwards, we had a chance to have lunch together and she gave me a copy of her new book, To Buy Or Not To Buy:…

Lately, it seems like the list of society’s “money disorders” seems to be growing by the day. Common money issues today include: compulsive shopping, financial infidelity, debt addiction, hoarding, money phobia, compulsive gambling, financial enabling, and chronic under-earning.  What can we do about this? Perhaps it’s time for a little money therapy. If we have…

Sometimes we just need a little help. But when we need help, we don’t always know where to go, or who to turn to. When this happens, it’s not uncommon to fall into depression and experience feelings of despair. Some of our readers have expressed their own fears and challenges recently and I want to…

John O’Donohue was a profound mystic, poet and philosopher. His presence on this earth is missed by many. Here is one of the many blessings he bestowed upon us while he was here. A BLESSING May you awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. May you…

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