How To Turn Life Dramas Into Adventures

How To Turn Life's Dramas Into AdventuresA guest post by Jo Warwick

As the large lorry wheels hit the brown leather suitcase, its contents (wedding attire and holiday clothes) spewed all over the interstate . . .

Driving from the airport to upstate New York, most of my family were crammed into the large rented estate car for the… Continue Reading…

3 Reasons Why I Failed And How You Don’t Have To

iStock_000012993841SmallA guest post by Jennifer Boykin

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do GREAT THINGS.

Because of that, I have had a lifelong passion for the study of personal transformation.  For decades now, I have practiced a daily program of personal discipline and loving service.

And yet,… Continue Reading…

How To Easily Get Unstuck From Your Rut And Make Positive Change

Stuck_In_A_Rut___II_by_l8If I had a penny for all the times I’ve promised myself to make positive change but never followed through, I’d be a wealthy woman.

Over the years, I’ve wanted to start running daily, learn French, paint, meditate regularly, and many other endeavors I can’t remember. I’d start them with a bang, with great… Continue Reading…

How To Eradicate Your Inner Resistance (+ Passion Course Winner!)

iStock_000000963439Small(Special Note: On Monday, April 1, my 4-week interactive Path to Passion course opens for registration. I will announce the winner of free entrance into the course at the bottom of this post. If you desire to take the course but have a financial hardship, please contact me at… Continue Reading…

The One Thing You Keep Doing That Will Forever Hold You Back

4_birds_1_different“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

I’d be willing to bet if I asked you what you did this morning, 80% of what you did was the same as what you did yesterday morning, and the morning before,… Continue Reading…

A Ridiculously Simple Way To Reduce Stress And Enjoy More Of Life

A Ridiculously Simple Way To Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life“Asking for help does not mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence.” ~Anne Wilson Schaef, author

A couple of months ago, I made a decision that has dramatically reduced my level of stress.

I sought help.

I hired a helper who happens to be… Continue Reading…

30 Good Karma Things To Do With Small Gaps Of Time

sun through clouds photoIf you cut to the chase of the meaning of life, it’s the “meaning” part that we all long for.

Beyond all of the stuff, thrills, and happiness we pursue on any given day, in the long run, we just want to feel like we’ve made an impact on the world in some way…. Continue Reading…

How to Be Productive Without Focusing On Productivity

iStock_000007465509SmallI like being productive, but I’m not all that interested in productivity.

I know that sounds like splitting hairs, but bear with me for a minute.

I like accomplishing things. I like accomplishing things that are meaningful to me, serve other people,  provide me with a sense of well-being and comfort, and that help me… Continue Reading…

A Simple Guide to Risk-Taking

iStock_000001947951Small“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anais Nin

Would you consider yourself a risk-taker?

If you had asked me that question ten years ago, my answer would have been a resounding “no!”

I was too invested in… Continue Reading…

Are You Stuck In a Personal Development High? 5 Steps to Recovery

iStock_000006334409Small“To live remains an art which everyone must learn, and which no one can teach.” ~Havelock Ellis

Have you ever noticed how you feel when you hear one of your favorite happy songs?

For the 3 minutes or so while… Continue Reading…