One of the most powerful spiritual texts of the 20th Century is A Course in Miracles, scribed by Helen Schucman between 1965 and 1972. Famous inspirational speakers and writers such as Marianne Williamson have developed their lifes work around this text. They have helped filter some of the fundamental principles of the course into mainstream…

Had I not read it in books I wouldnt have known how truly mean I was to myself. Wherever my internal dialogue had sprung from (an eclectic mix of parental voices, other authorities such as teachers, things Id heard on television, that hurtful comment the angry bus driver made, all compounded with a large dose…

1.By giving you positive focus Have you ever noticed that if you start the day in a chaotic way, the negative momentum slams out of the door right alongside you? Perhaps the alarm didnt go off and you had to rush to get to work on time. Then you forget your phone. You smash a…

It is one of the great ironies of life that no one can make us feel as crazy as the people we love the most. Every relationship has times of great bliss and harmony. And many of them have times when it feels like we are in a battle for our lives. But it doesnt…

Its easy to shrug off a nightly glass with dinner or even happy hour with friends as a moderate indulgence. If youre not an alcoholic, whats the problem with a few drinks? Unfortunately, the vast majority of ustend to drink more than we realize. A few drinks can easily surpass the window for moderate alcohol…

If you are like most people, at some point in your life you believed that relationships are a piece of cake. Maybe you watched one to many romantic fairy tales, or you mistook the rush of hormones in teenage infatuation as true love. And, like most people in committed partnerships, you have probably discovered that…

Gratitude may be one of the most important attitudes for mental and physical health. People who make gratitude a daily practice tend to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. But how do we create more gratitude in our lives, especially if we feel challenged or inadequate? Try these seven tips for cultivating the power of gratitude…

Eons ago, food played a singular role in our existence: survival. Now, the modern food climate is more complicated. Our social ties to food have the ability to make or break our healthy lifestyles. In the face of 2000 calorie entrees and endless temptations, drinks with friends or another dinner out provide a real dilemma:…

You love your partner. You have committed to be together through thick and thin, and you plan to honor that commitment. But has the joy left your relationship? Do you sometimes feel like you are just going through the motions? Maybe even resenting the person you love the most? Growing apart is a natural ebb…

Making a dream come true is hard work. It can even seem impossible at times. Taking an idea from your heart, figuring out how to bring it into form with your mind, and then using your skills, resources, and body to make it real is one of the greatest gifts and hardest challenges of the…