Stress Less
(Thanks to Karla Jean Gallagher for her image. See her remarkable art at www.missprintsandmasterpieces.com,) “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the… Read More
True Empathy
The greeting card industry is massive in the United States. There are greeting cards for every holiday, and for almost every occasion and life transition. Consistently, the largest card sections… Read More
Trust with a Capital T
Establishing and maintaining trust is considered a crucial component in intimate relationships. Relationship experts argue that without trust, no relationship will thrive, and very few are likely to survive. Breaches… Read More
Different from the Usual Way
Prior to Christmas when my youngest son was around 14 or 15, his mother and I asked him what he wanted for a gift. He told us he wanted a… Read More
Fearless Faith
“As you sow, so shall you reap.” I was repeatedly told this at Sunday school, confirmation, Bible school, and church. As a child, I heard this as more than just… Read More
The End of Fear and Guilt
A young man sat on a riverbank. In a peaceful state, he was absorbed in the sounds and sights of nature surrounding him. Suddenly he heard desperate cries for help.… Read More
Simplicity Is Power: The Tattoo
A few years ago there was a very popular song by Bobby McFerrin entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” The lyrics are a litany of serious life problems most people face… Read More
Iago or Ego?
(Author’s note: this is the first of four articles about the ego, so I recommend reading this one first, then “The Most Outrageous Belief in the World,” then “Why So… Read More
Why So Much Hate?
(Author’s note: this is the third of four articles about the ego, so I recommend you read “Iago or Ego?” first, followed by “The Most Outrageous Belief in the… Read More
The Most Outrageous Belief in the World
In the article "Iago or Ego" I introduced the concept of the ego--its origins and its characteristics. [Read more]