Self-esteem is at the basis of creating a life we are pleased with. If we don't think we deserve good things or good experiences, we will somehow...

People typically derive meaning in their lives from group values rather than from within. Jung tells us that this makes individuation impossible...

Our mind is a powerful machine. It can take loads of information and draw conclusions, make plans, etc. However, as the saying goes "garbage in, garbage out". So it is essential that we...

When we think of courage, we tend to think of someone performing heroic acts, such as pulling someone from a burning building, or some other feat of bravery. However...

We're constantly making decisions. Personal ones, like what will I wear today, what will I eat for lunch, what kind of computer will I buy, etc. Then we are also presented with decisions to make that affect the...

Routines and habits can be changed, or we can just create a new routine or habit that will eventually replace the old one.

Each situation, each encounter, each moment presents us with a choice. Which role will we play? Teacher, student, rebel, counselor, bully, introvert, rage-aholic, alcoholic, greedy, generous, peaceful, angry, etc. Changing roles can be...

If we are expecting material things to make us feel good, to make us feel lovable, to make us feel important, we can never get enough.

Many times, parents of young children will express the desire to not raise their children in the same way they were raised. However that behavior, or desire, needs to extend also to how we treat ourselves.

We know that things are constantly changing and evolving, however we may have assumed that certain things were impossible. Some of these things are vital if the human race is to...

The true signs of realism are not contempt, but respect; not bitterness, but appreciation; not ruthless ambition, but kindness and compassion.

Ironically, over time, the more we "do," the less we achieve. All that effort takes its toll on our physical, mental, and emotional health.

We all have a source of inner wisdom. It is known by many names. It may be referred to as the...

As humans, we may have a tendency to discount what we are not familiar with. We don't "believe" or trust certain things because we...

If we're wondering if a particular thing we said or did was "good", we can tune in to our own self and see how we feel about it.

We typically think of addictions as relating to food, drugs and alcohol. However, addictions are in many aspects of our behavior...

We're all familiar with the Golden Rule: "“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." And then also...

The focus on creating a loving relationship is usually external -- we focus on finding the perfect "other", soul mate, or life partner.

When we are living with respect and goodness, we are on the right path -- and we feel good.

Our body speaks to us in many ways. We're all familiar with the stomach grumbling indicating it wants food, or dryness of mouth...

The real question is not 'How did it turn out?' The question is, 'What happened to your spirit as you journeyed?'

Every day, and actually every moment, we choose what energy  we radiate, what energy we nurture in our heart.

We all feel it. Something unique is happening. Everything seems to be changing, and so quickly! The very nature of our thoughts and our established reactions to things seem suddenly so different.