Book Review – Gifts From Eykis: A Story of Self-Discovery
Gifts From Eykis is another magnificent book from Wayne Dyer. This is a bit different than most of his other books because it is written in the form of a novel, rather than a typical self-help book. Eykis is a visitor from the planet Uranus. First, the main character from Earth visits the planet Uranus … [Read more…]
Snacking versus Parenting: The Impact of TV Commercials
There has been a commercial on TV that makes me crazy. The first time I watched it I felt annoyed, but thought I was just having a bad day. The second time (and third time) I saw it I was still annoyed so decided I should look a little bit deeper. The basic story is … [Read more…]
Heart Break
An article, reported in the BBC hit a little too close to home a few years ago. Spoiler Alert – the answer is yes! The question was Can you die of a broken heart? The problem they were talking about is a physiological change in the heart as the result of psychological or emotional stress. In … [Read more…]
Tao Te Ching – Verse 8
Take a look at this translation from Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Edition by Jonathan Star. The best way to live is to be like water for water benefits all things and goes against none of them. It provides for all people and even cleanses those places a man is loath to go. In this … [Read more…]
Book Review – The Song of Annie Moses
I loved this book. I already was in love with the Annie Moses Band, having attended one of their concerts in Ohio. I knew a little of their story before, but this book made me fall in love with them all over again. The writing is captivating, the story compelling, and the wisdom is priceless. … [Read more…]
Lack of Success Does Not = Failure
If you perceive all instances where you were not successful as failure, you are probably pretty miserable. Most people do not get something right the first time. Most people do not evey get it all right the second time. Do you think that Edison invented the light bulb on his first try? If he had … [Read more…]
Tapping: Changing Problems into Possibilities
I like tapping. No, I love tapping. It often baffles me that people are so resistant to trying it. Excuses are numerous, but one that used to ring true to me was “Tapping can’t change anything. The problem is still there.” Maybe yes, but maybe no. Let’s say that you are traveling along the road … [Read more…]
Book Review: Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl
This was a surprising read for me. Why? Because I had preconceived ideas about the content of the book. I expected to find a story of severe allergies (I did) and a belief that everyone should chage their lives to accommodate the person with allergies (I didn’t). This book had balance. Don’t Kill the Birthday … [Read more…]