Introduction to Technostress We are no longer hitchhikers on the information highway. We live in a world of connectivity and it is growing every day. There are some amazing benefits of being so technologically advanced and connected, but there are also disadvantages. Stressors used to arrive...

“What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.” –  Edward Abbey When we head out into the big world seeking our purpose in life, it often exists in our mind as some lofty level of achievement or hard...

This song says it all: “Only two things that money can’t buy and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes.” The energizing summer sun, the ocean breeze and the recent unfolding of a series of beautiful events – the things in life worth waiting for – inspired...

“Nothing is more important than reconnecting with your bliss. Nothing is as rich. Nothing is more real.” – Deepak Chopra One of the great things about following your bliss is that it’s your bliss. What you find blissful is completely unique to you and you alone. No one...

“Birds make great sky-circles of their freedom. How do they learn it? They fall, and falling, they’re given wings.” – Rumi When birds are hatched from the hard shell which protects them as they develop, they are fed from the very mouth of their parents until their wings...

I think that there are no mistakes in the Universe. I think that everything that happens is supposed to happen due simply to the fact that it happens. All of the instances that occur in our lives, even those we might consider mistakes or bad fortune, are designed to help us become the people...

As with most mornings I found myself sitting quietly reading my lesson in ACIM and reading a The Proof by James Twyman. This morning’s reading of the Proof Practice 11 – The Embrace of Oneness had been leading me deeper into understanding how to embrace every moment and cherish its...

Pulling into my garage I hastily made my way to the door into my home. As I reached for the door knob I saw out of the corner of my eye a dragonfly sitting on the concrete floor. I proceeded to drop by belonging on the kitchen counter and immediately returned to visit my friend. Dragonfly’s...

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. – Erich Fromm I’m certain I can do without many things, and I used to be certain the Divine had it out for me; however, with some creative expansion, I successfully determined I was not being singled out or for that matter any...

“There is no contact between human beings that does not affect both of them.” – Eric Fromm In each of our relationships, and even in each of our acquaintances, we have the ability to change the world without even saying a word. Even in passing, a simple smile can completely...