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Dear friend, have you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated into reality?
Have you ever felt strongly about something without a logical basis to it? That’s called ... Views: 1261
I guess my absence, from contributing to this site, is a testimony to my recovery and mental health. I have spent the past few years rediscovering myself after being part of a relationship my whole life. It's been a painful, bittersweet, empowering journey.
This Sunday will be the nine year ... Views: 1165
Dear friend, have you ever come across a woman who is so naturally friendly that when you put her inside a room of strangers, she’ll be friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a people-person, someone so unbelievably nice and charismatic that she can charm anyone into doing ... Views: 1344
Start giving your ideas and dreams a chance.
In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance; it’s more about taking a chance.
You will never be sure it will work, if you do not give it a chance.
You can always be sure that if you do nothing, you receive nothing.
Just go for it!
What ... Views: 1292
Dear friend, life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. We will travel many roads as we journey through life.
There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that ... Views: 1272
In today’s world, there is far less pressure on men and women to conform to certain roles, and this has made it easier for them to be themselves. However, change doesn’t happen overnight, and while so much has been archived, there is still work to be done.
In the past, men had to be ‘strong’ ... Views: 2125
It’s hard to admit, but…
You’ve been lying to yourself about your partner.
There’s an ever-widening gap between the person you want him to be and the person he really is.
You have an idea of what constitutes a healthy relationship, yet you forgive your partner when he commits serious ... Views: 2041
Dear friend, do you want to know how to take charge of your life like the director of a movie? Then read on.
In order to understand the way you respond to the experiences you have in your life, I’m going to use a metaphor.
Think for a moment, about a movie director. A director has a ... Views: 1237
Energy healing sessions can help to heal emotional wounds. After a session, a person maysometimes feel renewed and at peace, and at other times feel unsettled and uneasy. Both outcomes are perfectly fine:The release of emotions—whatever they are—is a natural and intrinsic part of the energy ... Views: 1104
Dear friend, are you interested in saving 1000s of dollars? Are you always on the lookout for the best deal? Trying to stretch your household budget further with less? Is growing your business or protecting your money important to you? Are you positioned to WIN in your life and business? Do you ... Views: 1382
If one was to watch a stream, they would see that it goes in one direction, and this will take place without too much force being utilized. This is because the water is going in the same direction and there is little, if any, resistance.
However, this wouldn’t be possible if each drop of ... Views: 3174
There are going to be times in someone’s life where they are right and there are going to be times when they are wrong. If human beings were all-knowing, then this wouldn’t be something that would occur.
However, as it is not possible for someone to know everything there is to know, there ... Views: 1726
Dear friend, today I invite you to join me on a new journey as I take you through chapter 1 of my eBook the 12 Secrets to Creating Money and Abundance Caribbean Style. I want you to imagine you are going to the airport. On your arrival you walk directly into the departure lounge.
You see ... Views: 1228
The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek. -- Joseph Campbell
When I was very young, if I was I was learning something new and didn't catch on right away, I always pronounced my dislike for that thing right away. If it didn't come easily, I wasn't interested. I was a pretty ... Views: 1332
Dear friend, we all have formed our own definitions of happiness right from childhood. A lot of these perceptions are because of conditioned development i.e. they are a part of our habits due to repetitive inculcation by parents, teachers and the society in general. That is why, none of us has ... Views: 1286
Dear friend, over the years as I faced the many challenges that life presented to me, I took solace in reading and digesting many inspirational quotes which brought me greater peace. Today, I am sharing some of these precious gems with you and trust that they bring you comfort and relief. ... Views: 1979
We often talk about the importance of embracing and adjusting to change as well as learning to be open to new ideas and to recognize new opportunities. However, there also can be many challenging obstacles for us to overcome in transforming ourselves and our lives.
As much as it can be ... Views: 2249
Dear friend, how often have you heard the saying, the good things in life are free, yet we neglect this simple but profound message. Daily we are bombarded by various advertisements beseeching us to use this and use that to enhance our well-being. (excerpted from my eBook 8 Simple Ways to Live a ... Views: 1469
Dear friend, being aware of the ongoing changes in every aspect of our lives has become an important task for our survival and our continued well being.
We see companies and organizations collapse because they have not been able to change their ways of thinking and behaving. Individuals ... Views: 1603
In January 2015 there were 7.2 billion people living on our planet. Of these, around 3.6 billion are women. Can you imagine what the world would look like if all the seven billion contributed with all their different strengths in collaborating to the well-being of the population; the creation of ... Views: 1018
Dear friend, do you know that a group’s effort is stronger than an individual’s effort? When you want to transform your life today, join groups or teams with the same interests as yours. Unlike when you are working alone to change some aspects of your life, a group effort is stronger and harder ... Views: 1361
We all have our wishes and dreams. That is so great! Sometimes the best of our wishes and dreams seem to simply occur without any effort; sometimes not. For some of us, the best of our wishes and dreams seem to simply happen without any thought; for some of us not.
Very often I am asked ... Views: 2859
Dear friend, do you want to know 4 secrets of the rich and famous? Be goal-oriented, learn all you could about finances, diversify and spend your money wisely.
You cannot achieve bigger things if you only have small dreams. There is nothing to lose in dreaming big. That’s what wealthy people ... Views: 1878
As a life and money management coach, over the years I have noticed some very interesting things about wealthy people. They were disciplined and determined enough to do all the right things that enabled them to accumulate their wealth and, in many cases, retire early.
Financially responsible ... Views: 1727
Happy Valentine's Day!
Dear friend, all of your relationships stem from your relationship with yourself. So here are a few secrets to developing healthy relationships.
•Appreciate and learn to love yourself.
•Don’t ask others to love you first.
•Respect yourself and make positive ... Views: 1440
Sometimes lessons in leadership come from the most unlikely places; when you look for life's lessons, it's amazing where you will find them. I have found them in the small details, the fleeting moments, and the major life-changing transitions. As Valentine's Day approaches, I want to share some ... Views: 1245
Sometimes lessons in leadership come from the most unlikely places; when you look for life's lessons, it's amazing where you will find them. I have found them in the small details, the fleeting moments, and the major life-changing transitions. As Valentine's Day approaches, I want to share some ... Views: 1213
Dear friend, living your life with ease and joy is a choice. You can choose to have the drama in your life or the calm within.
Being in the flow allows you to be calmer while resistance brings with it discomfort. Being in the flow means having an intention and then paying attention as the ... Views: 1513
Whatever the present moment contains,
accept it as if you have chosen it.
~ Eckhart Tolle
These words of Eckhart Tolle, a true master of the now, are simple but not easy to do. This is because to actually accept the present moment is a challenging act that requires our letting go of ... Views: 1425
Finding Happiness Begins with You
Can you remember playing hide and seek as a child? Looking around the place, searching for your friends? For many of us this game, which was so much fun playing, has never really ended. The game is still being played in our lives, only this time, the confined ... Views: 1086
In this article we are going to explore how the day-to-day demands of life can take away our focus from our true goals and passions. When we recognize the signs of being swept away by the demands of the day we can refocus our energies back towards the fulfillment of our goals.
We have all ... Views: 931
Dear Friend, the first step toward creating a close relationship is to recognize and honor the part of us that doesn’t want it, and find out why it feels that way.
One side is looking for merging and closeness, while the other side is looking for individuality, independence, freedom of ... Views: 1336
Dear friend, how do you keep from repeating the old behaviors and patterns that no longer serve you in your relationships and your life? (An excerpt from my NEW eBook – 7 Steps To Becoming An Empowered Single Woman which will be publish soon. SO LOOK OUT FOR IT.)
You have to make creating the ... Views: 1539
This time of year is a great opportunity for us to take stock of ourselves, and to try to create for ourselves something “different,” something “bigger” in the months and years ahead. Here are three simple steps that will help you to not only achieve your goals, but live an inspired and ... Views: 1402
Dear friend, with a divorce rate of 50% in most developing countries and an increase in domestic violence and other forms of abuse, our relationships and family life are under severe pressure. No longer are we satisfied with the old ways of relating, no longer are we prepared to sacrifice our ... Views: 1327
Dear friend, to have a joy filled relationship is to have that sense of self.
We all have expectations of relationships and how they are going to be. But if we come from within ourselves, with that authentic experience of knowing who we are and have the ability to share that with others, ... Views: 1229
Many people may ask why I write of "new" women empowerment when, in reality, this is a subject which has already been spoken of a lot and it is even boring to some. Having been born and grown up in a Latin American country, machismo surrounded me like a natural entourage and during its early ... Views: 1030
Dear friend, Happy New Year! Now that the parties are over I will be sharing with you 2 simple financial tips that will help you reach your financial goals in 2015. A budget can help you pay your bills on time, cover unexpected emergencies, and reach your financial goals—now and in the future. ... Views: 1528
Forever is composed of nows.
― Emily Dickinson
We all wish to live a life filled with love, joy, and freedom. For some, this way of life is a given and comes naturally. For many others, it is something that needs to be learned—or relearned; often the way is buried and forgotten under years ... Views: 1133
Dear Friend, would you agree that health and well being include, diet, exercise, rest, relaxation and more importantly the positive use of your mind? So a change of diet will not help someone who will not change his/her thoughts.
The body is the servant of the mind. It obeys the operations ... Views: 1271
Dear friend, how often have you heard the saying, the good things in life are free, yet we neglect this simple but profound message. Daily we are bombarded by various advertisements beseeching us to use this and use that to enhance our well-being.
With our focus on the externals, we neglect ... Views: 1346
I remember the phrase “sock it to me” from my childhood days in the 1960s. I was a big fan of the television show Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh In.” Now that I’m older I have a different “sock it to me” tradition. Shortly after Thanksgiving I don my Christmas socks. I don’t know why, but this annual ... Views: 1486
Two Keys to Transformation - Awareness and Self awareness
Dear friend, to get a clear understanding of self awareness, it's a good idea to first understand awareness itself. So what is awareness?
Simply put, awareness is our capacity to notice things. We may be aware of the time or aware ... Views: 1244
Dear friend, life is perception through the eyes of the beholder. Your experience with or belief in will determine to a great extent the way you will view life in the present and in the future. Your attitude is either the stumbling block or the key to your success.
Success is a very ... Views: 1363
If one is into self-development, positive thinking is going to be something they are familiar with. But even if this isn’t the case, this is still likely to be something that one is familiar with.
It could be something they have heard of and that’s about as far as it goes, or it could be ... Views: 1870
For years, I’ve often felt like the outsider. Not one of the cool kids in school. Not part of the in crowd. The MBA graduate who’s definitely not pursuing the typical MBA path – and definitely, at least to this point, without the typical MBA paycheque and back account. Still not married at a ... Views: 1237
A few years ago, I had a dream about someone I haven’t met yet. In the dream, he and I shared a look that required no words to convey the depth of our love for each other and our acceptance of the other. We shared a soulful connection that took my breath away, a connection that was so powerful ... Views: 1202
It can feel almost automatic to hold onto the past. We may not really enjoy it, but it’s what we know, and it can feel easier than making the changes that our necessary to living more fulfilling, joyous, meaningful lives.
After a while, the past can seem to take on a life of its own, gaining ... Views: 1227
What if there was a solution to stress so simple that it involved nothing more than feeling thankful for the good things in your life? In fact, there is. That solution is called gratitude.
Studies have shown that people who regularly practice feeling thankful have a leg up when it comes to ... Views: 1045
Dear friend, one of the greatest gifts one person can give to another is the gift of listening. It can be an act of love and caring. But too many people only hear one another. Few actually listen.
What do we mean by listening? What do we mean by hearing? Is there a difference? Hearing ... Views: 1923