Perhaps we've been acting (e.g., normal, strong, likable) for so long that we've forgotten who we really are. We may feel hollow, like...

Focusing on what's happening right now gives us a break from grinding thoughts about things we can't control. Play is a lot like...

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

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...

When life gets hard, it is because we are being challenged to let go of whatever we had, were, or thought we needed. Calm acceptance of a...

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...

The next time you find yourself out in the rain, pause and notice the sound of water falling from the sky. Take it in deeply and...

Ask: What have I always wanted to do but it never seemed like the "right" time? Perhaps the time is right now. #ReadTheStain #writer...

Have you ever felt this way? If yes, where are you in the process of remembering? I suspect the farther we stray from the mission, the...

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,...

The love, joy, peace and connection we feel in each moment is the only wealth we ever have. Everything else is clutter. Moments are...

There is a difference between substance and illusion. Money does not equal wealth and people who claim they are important usually aren't....

We usually think more about the problem than the remedy. Let's flip that today. Listen for a complaint from yourself or another, pause,...

Anything can happen on a Friday... #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #anticipation #open...

The old standard of duty and obligation is breaking down. If we want someone to stay in a personal or professional relationship, we need...

Problems always have a solution, and the good news is that we don't need wait to take action. We can look around within our zone of...

Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is simply be ourselves with loving self-acceptance. People notice and think, "Hey if that...

It's easy to act stressed under pressure, but how many of us are calm and think clearly? No one is born a Buddha. Those who value peace...

Feeling as if we are the last good one standing seems to be a dramatic element of our hero story, but we are never alone. #ReadTheStain...