Personal peace is a choice. Yes, there's much conflict in the world today and there always has been. Right now, people are concerned and even frightened about where world events could be leading, especially in the USA. With any change and state of newness there is fear and it's valid. Some people are feeling sad and angry while others are feeling elated Continue Reading
What is Freedom?
I met a gentle soul on the beach recently. He was a traveler and he told me he was a student of freedom and sharing his observations with others as he made his way around Australia. Of course this got me thinking. How does one actually study freedom? What does freedom really mean? How do you achieve freedom in a busy world? After much Continue Reading
How to Be Happy – Naturally!
Many people require a great number of things and/or substances in order to feel happy but is this real, lasting happiness or just a quick fix? Sadly, it's usually a quick fix situation and doesn't contribute positively to long term joy and fulfillment. Certainly in the case of mind altering substances, including alcohol, the happy feelings are quickly Continue Reading
Count Your Blessings!
What a delightfully old fashioned term - my Mum used to say it to me constantly, I guess that's why I love it so much. But what does it really mean and how can counting your blessings make your life better? Some of the more modern writers in their personal development books use the term develop an "attitude of gratitude". That's also a term used by 12 Continue Reading