Goal Realization

Every year about this time, New Year’s Resolutions become popular.  Many people THINK about setting goals, and a few people actually write them down.  An even smaller percentage of people do what it takes to achieve them.  So, what is the difference between those who REALIZE their goals, and those who don’t? 1.  CLARITY.  CLARITY. … Read more »

Balance

There’s a buzz word of today.  It seems that everyone is always striving toward that elusive ideal of BALANCE.  Can it really be achieved?  The dictionary defines balance as… A state of equilibrium or parity characterized by cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces. A harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or… Read more »

Personal Achievement or Spiritual Evolution: Can you have BOTH? Take charge or let go?

In the world of personal development, there seem to be two distinct camps.  Both approaches seem to lead to the same thing — happiness and INNER PEACE.  Is one approach, more effective than the other?  How can we make sense of the sometimes contradicting approaches? The Camp of Achievement First is the goal-oriented, achievement-based, power-filled doctrine. … Read more »

Being with “Uncertainty”

When it comes to maximizing one’s “inner peace quotient,” it’s essential to learn how to “be with” those aspects of life which are most challenging. We must learn to “be with” disappointing others, being judged, imperfection, chaos, another rejecting us, a lengthy to-do list, unmet goals, unconsciousness, weakness, time, mistakes, suffering and UNCERTAINTY. Most human… Read more »

Inner Peace, Spiritual Awakening & Coming Out of the Closet

So, it’s true.  I’m coming out of the closet (again!) No, no, no, I’m NOT leaving John for a woman…I’m coming out of the closet (again) — in a different way. Here’s what happened…10 years ago, I had an experience that changed my life forever — giving me access to an inner peace I’d never… Read more »

[Inner Peace Video] Thanksgiving Song

“Grateful for each hand we hold, gathered round this table.” This touching song from Mary Chapin Carpenter captures the spirit of gratitude and togetherness of the Thanksgiving holiday.  It’s the perfect pre-Thanksgiving warm-up 🙂 Watch – Thanksgiving Song – Mary Chapin Carpenter >> If you like this video clip, I encourage you to Share it… Read more »

Finding Inner Peace in a Busy World

On Saturday at a dinner party a friend said, “Yeah, how do you find inner peace in the busyness of life?”  This is a challenge facing nearly all my coaching clients — from entrepreneurs to over-committed moms.  Yet, we all want to find inner peace in our busy worlds.  I suggested she read this week’s… Read more »