Category Archives: Self Improvement

The Law of Detachment

One of the most profound spiritual principles is the Law of Detachment.  It requires total faith in God.   It means trusting that God has a plan for you and that He knows what outcome is best. The Law of Detachment allows us to set … Continue reading

Posted in Self Improvement, Spirituality | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Four Inspired Rules to Live By

I recently re-read THE FOUR AGREEMENTS by Don Miguel Ruiz.   In his book, Don Miguel Ruiz lists four rules to live by which he calls The Four Agreements. The First Agreement is; “Be Impeccable with your word.”  Never take your word … Continue reading

Posted in Self Improvement, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

100th Monkey Theory

We’ve all heard the story of the 100th Monkey Theory.  Basically the story tells of a thirty year study of some Japanese monkeys.  In 1952, the scientists began providing the monkeys with sweet potatoes.   They would drop the potatoes in the sand … Continue reading

Posted in Self Improvement, Spirituality | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

50th Wedding Anniversary

How quickly fifty years can fly when you’re married to the right companion.  Kermit and I just celebrated our fiftieth anniversary.  We are still in love.  We make each other laugh and enjoy our lives together.  And we have always … Continue reading

Posted in All in the Family, Daily Thoughts, Self Improvement, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

The Law of Least Effort

In his book, The Art of Dreaming, Don Juan tells Carlos Castaneda, “…most of our energy goes into upholding our importance….If we were capable of losing some of that importance, two extraordinary things would happen to us.  One, we would … Continue reading

Posted in Self Improvement, Spirituality | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Immaculee Ilibagiza

I hear the killers call my name.  They were on the other side of the wall, and less than an inch of plaster and wood seperated us.  Their voices were cold, hard, and determined.  “She’s here…..we know she’s here somewhere….Find … Continue reading

Posted in History Tells Us, Self Improvement, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Immaculee Ilibagiza

Always Use Two Logs Crossing

A story is told of a young man who went to Alaska.  There he met an old Indian trapper who agreed to teach the young man the skills of a trapper.  The old Indian taught him how to live in the bush, … Continue reading

Posted in Self Improvement, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Remember the Tina Turner song, What’s Love Got to To With It?  The song is about aspects of what we commonly call love.  The lyrics go on to say, “Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?”  Is … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Thoughts, Self Improvement, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Dare to Dream

What one great thing would you dare to dream if you knew you could not fail?  Successful men and women are not afraid to dream big dreams.   But many of us have difficulty deciding exactly what we should be doing to fulfill our purpose … Continue reading

Posted in Self Improvement, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

The Elephant in the Room

Like most citizens of this great country, the United States of America, I am very concerned about the violent killings we have witnessed over the last few years.  Everyone is wringing their hands, trying to figure out what is the cause of … Continue reading

Posted in Health and Wellness, History Tells Us, Self Improvement, What Science Tells Us | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Elephant in the Room