Have you ever been lost? Did you wish you had a map or GPS available? Maps and GPS are pretty cool. They get us from point A to point B. They place us high above the earth and give us perspective. And maps can show alternate routes, points of interest, and the terrain we’re likely to ... Views: 1521
"The person who makes a success of living is the one who see his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication." -Cecil B. DeMille
If you've ever worked with a life coach, project manager, or anyone else involved in taking an idea from inception to implementation then you'll ... Views: 1372
We live in interesting times. The Arab Spring. The Tea Party. Occupy Wall Street... not to mention the choices, challenges, and changes that each of us has to deal with individually on a daily basis. I know for myself there are times when I'd like life to just slow down a bit. But time marches ... Views: 1457
"Truly successful decision making relies on a balance between deliberate and instinctive thinking." -Malcolm Gladwell
Last weekend I was in Provincetown and participated in a fundraiser for the local animal shelter. I met a lot of local dog people there and really enjoyed their company. Today ... Views: 1552
"There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it." -George Bernard Shaw
I started the website Miami Astrology back in late 2006 and since that time it's gone through a couple of revisions in its design (the last one being in late 2009). I've been ... Views: 2021
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
Today's new moon is in Cancer, a symbol of family (among other things). Earlier today I was standing at the kitchen sink and wondering how to approach my newsletter and I could see a photograph of my ... Views: 1675
"Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself." -Plato (427 BC - 347 BC)
In addtion to astrology I've talked a bit about my other business- Pure Pooch all natural grooming products for dogs. Earlier this year we launched Pure Pooch shampoo at the Global Pet Expo. Now in the ensuing months ... Views: 1678
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." -Alan Kay
It would be difficult to talk about this new moon without talking about Egypt and the revolution that's happening there. Why? Because this new moon is in Aquarius, the sign of brotherhood, humanitarian efforts, and egalitarian ... Views: 1924
The January New Moon in Capricorn: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Last week I serendipitously caught a clip of Patti Smith talking about her new book, Just Kids, which just won the National ... Views: 1711
"Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see." Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860)
The New Moon and Business
If you've been following my newsletter then you might remember that I'm also preparing to launch a line of all natural dog grooming products, Pure ... Views: 1919
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." -Helen Keller
I've had the opportunity to do a little traveling over the past month, visiting ... Views: 1779
"There is a fullness of all things, even of sleep and love." -Homer (800 BC - 700 BC)
Over the past four weeks since the last new moon in Aries, we may have had the opportunity to plant something new in our lives. And like any thing that we want to grow, it's important to remember that a ... Views: 1685
"Formerly, when religion was strong and science weak, men mistook magic for medicine; now, when science is strong and religion weak, men mistake medicine for magic." -Thomas Szasz
This morning I made an appointment with my physician for my yearly physical. Okay, well sort of yearly. It can be ... Views: 2000
"Faith may be defined briefly as an illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable." -H. L. Mencken
Faith is a funny thing. It basically means "to trust." And trust denotes an element of action- either I trust that you will do something, or my trust in you/the system/God/etc. helps me ... Views: 1915
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." -Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
This year I decided to get serious about my goals. Not that I wasn't serious about them in the past, but like some people I'd do what I could and hope for the best. This year I wanted it ... Views: 1856
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." -Anais Nin
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved movies of all time. I won't summarize the whole plot (who hasn't seen it?) as I'm sure you'll remember from the movie that Dorothy has three companions- the scarecrow, the tin man, ... Views: 1878
"Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." -Harry S Truman (1884 - 1972)
I chose the above quote while I was writing ... Views: 1875
"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." -Thich Nhat Hanh
It's Saturday morning and I just completed my "weekly review." For those not familiar with the popular "Getting Things Done" book and ... Views: 2275
"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy: They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." -Marcel Proust (1871 - 1922)
A few months ago a friend gave me a small African Violet when he came over for a dinner party. It was very sweet and a thoughtful change from the usual ... Views: 1783
Addiction is not about placating the bad dog – it’s about feeding the good dog. You still have to feed the bad dog, but only enough so that the ASPCA doesn’t bring you up on charges.” -Robert Downey Jr.
Astrology is a beautifully symbolic language, reflecting back to us the magical cycles of ... Views: 975