Life does not have to be exciting to be worthwhile. We need days to sink into our bodies and rest. If we don't feel like doing much,...

Material things are such transient pleasures. Which one could possibly offer lasting happiness? The secret to living a joyful life is not...

First we dream of the destination, then we seek opportunities that will take us there. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Winter Solstice is the perfect day to appreciate season changes. We choose to consciously shift from the release of Autumn and spend the...

There is something very beautiful about standing in recognition of our failings and lost dreams. Today is a perfect day to honor those...

This looks like a moment from The Stain - a woman stranded on the road somewhere in Russia feeling philosophical about life. Perhaps she...

Sometimes being a giant hunk of stubborn stone is exactly the medicine we need. This usually happens when we've gotten off track with our...

'Shouting into the void' in popular culture means no one cares. No one is listening. Ah, but perhaps the void grants the wish of people...

Seeking self-worth in attention or praise from others is an addiction that can veer us far from our goals. True worth aligns with our...

Whether it's new furniture, a career or loving relationship, creating space is the best way to invite what we desire into our lives. The...

Humans are just wires with dormant potential until we feel the power flow through us. Ask: Which switch should I flip today?...

Inner peace begins with intention. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #peace...

Consider a choice we have in each moment of our lives - Shall I contribute my energy to the gloom or use it to inspire hope, love, peace,...

I remember being terrified to fly on a plane. Now I'm usually asleep before the plane takes off. I'd rather be rested when I arrive at my...

We can't always avoid being used, lied to, hurt, or cheated, but we can control our response. Every self-pitying thought is a sip of...

Some people try to convince us that what they offer is the best we can get or that we don't deserve anything better. Either way,...

Every thought that holds us back from pursuing our dreams is a trap. Counter the nervous inner voice that asks, "What if this crappy...

Overcoming the urge to feel important by appearing "busy" all of the time is one of the ways we learn patience and act with purpose....

Have you ever thought about the cutting of a red ribbon when a new store opens? This ceremony is a symbolic gesture marking a moment in...

When things are moving too fast, hit the pause button and breathe. Practice saying, "I need time to think this over." We should always...