Your Daily Spiritual Stimulus

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…

How are you doing with your 30-Day Fast From Fear Program? Sometimes, just like when we’re dieting, we fall off the wagon and allow ourselves to indulge a little. Well, when you’re fasting from fear, you can expereince set-backs, too. That’s okay…the important thing is to acknowledge yourself for what you are doing well and…

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…

In these troubling times, many people are focused on what’s not working and what they do not have. And yes, while it is true that deficiencies exist, it is important to stay focused on what is working and what we do have to be grateful for in order to stay positive and hopeful for the…

Lately, I’ve been working with many clients who’ve recently lost their jobs who are worried about finances and their future job prospects. Being unemployed can be very scary and challenging, personally and financially. It’s a time that requires a great deal of faith and fortitude. Here’s a list of tips that I recommend for all…

One of the most painful side-effects of financial hardship is the rise of child abuse and neglect. As families struggle with day-to-day survival issues and mounting financial pressures, some parents can be pushed over the edge and end up taking their pain, anger and frustration out on their children. According to Childhelp.org, over 3 million…

Everyone knows the traditional, and generally, negative meaning of the word recession. It’s a word that can make us feel fearful, anxious, and constricted. Rather than obsessing about this recession as a time of “doom and gloom,” maybe we need a new spin on things. The root word of recession is “recess”, which we all…

Yesterday we talked about the wisdom of history and how tales of Depression showed unity among people. Here are some ways you can make a difference: 1. Choose a local charity to give some time to every week, even an hour or two will help and give your life a new sense of meaning and…

“Challenging economic times can yield great advancements and ultimately unleash new, innovative thinking.”  ~ Ruppert Murdoch History is such a powerful teacher. Given our current financial crisis, perhaps it is time to reflect on the past to learn how those before us managed their economic storms. This is not the first economic hardship this country…

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