Well, it’s Christmas season and many family members are flying into town to hang out for the holidays.And, like most families, there are going to be relatives that don’t get along. You will endure the one sibling that has always annoyed you. The obnoxious aunt. The uber-religious lady. The squabbling, the fights, the strong opinions…
The above title may appear intuitive and certainly not worthy of a blog. However, I would have to disagree in that there appears to be a dearth of people actually making the connection. People spend the day engaged in dark, negative thoughts and then report feeling depressed. Folks run all manner of fearful considerations through…
This world can be a confusing place at times. Unlike the past, there are endless distractions all clamoring for our time and attention. We have the world at our fingertips with just a few strokes on the keyboard. We have unparalleled access to information and with that information comes a litany of requirements; things we…
I have been working with a close friend lately on a project that helps people to connect with what is most important in their lives. Part of that process involves figuring out your life’s purpose. That, my friends, is a very deep concept. I say deep because it requires you to peel away all of…
I think all people agree with the concept of being honest. It is a universal truth. Yet it has been my experience that people are not always honest with themselves. Yet being honest with yourself and even better, being honest with God leads to a certain sense of relief. It’s like you are finally back…
I write this tonight to all you folks out there in a long term relationship. Disclaimer: Though I have been married for over 40 years now, I in no way always got this right. In fact, more often than not I got it wrong. However, over the years I learned some things about relationships. What…
This whole thing we call life is all about energy. Each of us have a certain energy we bring into situations. How about good vibes and bad vibes? Some people you meet carry a certain attractive energy that is appealing to us. Other folks have a negative energy that not only gives us bad vibes,…
Relationships are admittedly complicated because of the many variables involved with human beings. Yet, for all of our differences, there seem to be some key principles that, when employed, can bring about a long lasting and satisfying connection. Whether you have been married for a long time, married for a relatively short time or even…
There I was watching the latest comedy installment from the very talented, Dave Chappelle, laughing hysterically at joke after inappropriate joke when all of a sudden we got to the close of the show and Dave, as his manner is, started talking seriously about the power of having dreams for yourself. He went on to…
The other night I woke up with Minnie Ripperton’s song, “Back Down Memory Lane” playing through my mind. Oddly, when I was a young man, the song always seemed to make me want to cry. Yet here it was again, in my head in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. You have…