Inner Peace with a Smile

Smiling at Strangers Several years ago, I would find myself, on countless occasions, in the grocery store or mall, feeling like a grouch and not wanting to talk with anyone at all. I’d tell myself, “it’s too big of a hassle to ‘be nice’ and friendly”, or I didn’t have the TIME or energy. FIDDLESTICKS! … Read more »

Meeting Arjuna Ardagh and Magic Moments in Nevada City

Meeting Arjuna Ardagh and Magic Moments in Nevada City I remember listening to Arjuna Ardagh on a live teleconference back in October. Moments after the call finished, I emailed Arjuna with three requests. First, I asked if I could interview him for my Conversations with the Masters series. He said “yes.” Secondly, I asked if… Read more »

Inner Peace Tip #3 – How to Stay Calm in Financial Crisis

How to Stay Calm in a Financial Crisis No one loves a financial crisis, but it can be the greatest gift of growth.  The first truth to recognize is this – the world is dynamic and changing – and no matter the severity of the situation, it is ALWAYS possible to turn it around.  It’s… Read more »

Inner Peace through Sustainable Inspiration

Sustainable Inspiration… What is the invisible driving force fueling books to get published, gold medals to be won and transformational technologies to be born? Of course, setting a goal is the first step in any creative endeavor. Right? Yet, we all know symphonies, award winning films, best-selling books, presidential elections, innovative technologies, cures for diseases,… Read more »

Inner Peace Tip #2 – How Do You Stay Balanced with a Busy Life?

How do you stay balanced with a busy life? It’s essential to have a few “inner peace practices” that are MUSTS in your life.  And, be sure to sprinkle them in throughout your day. For example, start the day with a 10+ minute meditation or a vegetable smoothie.  At lunchtime, take a few minutes –… Read more »

Inner Peace through Choice – The Compounding Effect of Choice

The Compounding Effect of Choice Most people are familiar with the compounding effect of money, as it’s key to the long-term accumulation of wealth.  Saving a few hundred dollars each month grows into tens of thousands over time.  The principles of compounding also apply in every area of our lives, whether we like it or… Read more »

Inner Peace Tip #1 – How can a Busy Person Calm Themselves Quickly?

How can a busy person calm themselves quickly? I learned this tip at the top of a trapeze platform in Baltimore, MD (my friend Kate thinks it’s FUN to take her visiting friends trapeze flying).  Do as the trapeze instructor directed me as I tried to find “calm” on top of a 30 foot platform…. Read more »