Relationship Struggles? Decide if it’s Ballast or Baggage

3 years ago

They’re cheesy. Totally predictable. Usually unrealistic. And sometimes surprisingly wise. During a recent visit with my parents, we watched a…

Want a More Vibrant Life? Take the Map Off the Wall

3 years ago

It’s so easy to worship the map. Spiritual growth author Anthony de Mello once told a story about a man…

Feeling at Your Limit? 5 Questions to Determine When to Step Back or Step Up

3 years ago

A recent hectic season reminded me of a story a story I originally posted Sept 29, 2018: I was making…

Want a Better Life? Balance Your Quadrants

3 years ago

Picture yourself as a square divided into four quadrants labeled Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. A quick way to boost…

Want to Achieve Your Dreams? Just Keep Showing Up

3 years ago

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.thomas edison Since childhood, I’ve dreamed of…

Want a Positive Sense of Identity? Share Your Weaknesses

3 years ago

Know thyself.Socrates Who are you, Lord, and who am I?St. Francis of assisi The privilege of a lifetime is to…

Find Meaning in Your Pain with a Broken Window

3 years ago

During a recent road trip, I was walking the back stairwell of our hotel when this window caught my eye.…

How to Be Happy: Someone to Love, Something to Do, Something to Look Forward To

3 years ago

Sometimes numbers matter. For my 150th post, I’ve decided to share about a much more important number—30. That’s how many…

A Few of My Favorite Personal Development Books

3 years ago

In last week’s post, therapist Susan Stocker offered suggestions on beating the blues by taking inventory of your physical, mental,…

Feeling Stretched? Give Yourself the Gift of Serenity

3 years ago

When the temperature of our hometown of Tempe, Arizona recently hit 118 degrees, my wife had an inspired idea: “Let’s…