There sometimes seems to be a backlash in our culture against people who value their spiritual lives and try to improve their spiritual state. In effect, the idea seems to be that smart people aren’t spiritual; that people who are spiritual are somehow stupid enough to be “gulled” into believing something that obviously can’t be true. I really have a problem with this outlook for four reasons:
Sweet Life:
In Harmony. Balanced. Mental and emotional stability and serenity.
Free of discord. No contradictions. No inconsistencies between the beliefs and values one holds and one’s actions.
Want to live a sweet life? Find out exactly how to do it in my post
The main obstacle that gets in the way of most people changing how they want to change is that they cannot determine exactly how to
“Happiness is all about everyday, normal activities, psychologists have argued, but do we intuitively understand what strategies increase happiness or not?”
What’s important about this little story is not the actual drive from one location to another, or the details of what she’s going to do on that trip, where she’ll stay, what she’ll see or how she’ll spend her time.
What I think is important is the willingness to take a little longer to reach a destination, and to really explore the world while doing so.
There are a lot of people who say that they are “going” to do something; they’re going to quit smoking, quit eating junk food, become
David Bohl and Karen Ellenbecker team up to help Americans take a more active role in their finances and investment futures. In the past ten
When my kids went off to college, I was worried, as all parents are, if they were ready to embrace today’s world and not by consumed by it. I found comfort in the fact that their schools were providing them with email accounts and that I had provided them with cell phones with endless minutes. “How did my parents ever get along while I was away at school without instant access to me?” I wondered, but was quite grateful for the technological conveniences that today’s world offered to them (and to me!).
It took me a while to learn the ‘rules’ of communicating with young people who were stretching their wings of newfound independence.
Feeling a little stuffed after yesterday’s meal?
Still cleaning up the dishes?
Don’t feel like cooking today?
Be careful if you decide to dine out.
I was reading Dana Glazer’s (Director of The Evolution of Dad) post For Charlie, on His 4th Birthday the other day. I really liked it, and it unearthed a memory of mine: that of writing a similar letter to my son shortly before he left home for college. found that letter.
The underlying message became loud and clear, and formed a blueprint for life: If I just work hard enough and long enough, my life will turn out just fine — eventually – and it will all be worth it in the end.
Many of us do not fit or identify with the generation we are born into.
Priscilla Palmer of PriscillaPalmer.com directed me to Neil Sattin’s Reveal Your Dream: A Personal Development Challenge. Here’s my addition:
Guest spot appearance on ‘Money Sense’ radio show with host Karen Ellenbecker. This can be heard in the greater Milwaukee area Saturday, November 17th for
I’ve been thinking lately about a candy I used to get as a kid. It was called “Now & Laters,” and the little jingle was, “Have some now, save some for later.” It was actually a pretty dumb jingle, as I recall. But the idea has been rolling around in my head because I’ve been thinking about the conflicting messages we sometimes get.
Have you ever made a big change in your life, but noticed that those around you don’t seem to have noticed?
Having had a life in which every minute “counted” and I spent almost all of my waking hours working, I’m grateful for the time I can waste.
“Your Life in Balance” is an excellent e-book written by David Bohl from Slow Down Fast. It is very well thought-out and written and I recommend it to anyone who wants to make the most out of their life.
I have had the pleasure of reading and now writing a review of David Bohl’s insightful ebook …
I was recently asked by Dana Glazer, Director of The Evolution of Dad (“A Documentary-In-Progress about the Evolving American Father”), to write about something I’ve learned through my experience as a father.
Dana has graciously included this in his blog The Evolution of Dad Project.
This really got me thinking, as I’ve learned so much throughout my years of making mistakes, correcting them, learning from them, and attempting to change my habits and behavior to create a better life for myself and those around me.
