There are so many holidays around the world this time of year, Christmas, Yuletide, Hanukkah, Boxing Day, and these are only the ones I can remember right now. This is a great time of year, preparations for a new year and wonderful new events. Each year there are resolutions. Each year there are self-punishments dished
Year: 2011
With the coming holidays it is good to discover other traditions, understand them, and bring the spiritual aspect together. I am interested in spiritual development, but more importantly learning about those I serve. This means I read and gain an understanding to the cultural and religious spirit of those I serve. Wayne Church has built
I have now added my Google Voice contact button on my Contact page. Click to call me. Rings through to my home. Stay tuned more ways to contact me coming soon. I am seeking click to contact software so I can streamline our sessions on line with payment processor. If you have any ideas let
I went in search again for another line of income, another way of earning a living. The mass offerings is amazing. Have you read the fine print? You could write a few books just from the fine print. Every work at home offer provides the same message: freedom of time, six figure income, wealth freedom,
This is not a new topic here, as you will notice when you browse the archives. But it is important to review periodically, at least I believe it is. Each day we are bombarded by millions, trillions, zillions of information, sensory information. This includes sights, sounds, touch, smell, tastes, our environment is recorded by every
Hello my fellow spiritual travelers. This is a quick note to update you on some changes that are a comin’. I have been working on an appointment calendar. When you click the Pay Now Buttons on my Services page you will be taken to PayPal. On this page you can opt to use your credit
The dictionary would define a teacher as someone who instructs, provides training regarding defined subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, history, and extended studies. Teachers teach. Is that all there is to being a teacher? No. What does it take to be a teacher? This has become a subject of research. One book that
Do you know what you want in a therapist, coach, mentor, or sponsor? Would you choose someone who has a similar history? Would you feel more comfortable with someone who does not know about your background, you in general and has never experienced a similar life? Some important considerations when seeking out a person to
I have added a Google Notice for the keyword “spirituality” to keep an eye on the various topics concerning this word. In the course of checking out the alerts I get once a week there is one title that showed more than any other: Spirituality versus Religion. There is no versus, comparing spirituality to religion
I have answered a request to add three support resources to my Emergency & Recovery Directory. The services include a support group site with counseling services, a mental health resources filled with articles about living with depression and finding the best options for you, and a resource for eating disorders. Each site is filled with
Step 2 We will continue where we left off in Step 1. If you have practiced the breathing and attention techniques you are familiar with the sensations that occur within your body and the thoughts that run freely. Perhaps you gave up at the first or second attempt? This is normal. When I first began
Step 1 Mindfulness can be frightening to one who has lived in shadows, hiding from self and the world. Hence the concept of step 1 to mindfulness. Tuning out happens when there is too much external stimuli, trauma from screaming, berating, physical assault, can create a shut down in our body’s system. It becomes
Self-healing is not about just healing your pains, grievances, traumas, or nightmares. Others have been involved in your life, the course of it, the events in which you were a part of. Grief, pain, the thing of nightmares is brought to those who share your journey. With time and willingness to heal these moments will
In Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meeting rooms there are small posters situated around the room with a variety of sayings, as there are for many other 12-step fellowships. Each statement is worded in a way to bring about an aha moment, hope that life will improve, or some other idea to the person who
To forgive is divine. I do not remember where I heard this, but it seems a bit awkward. God forgives when we ask her, but why should he? If we are born of Divine love, in God’s image, and we have free will, then how is forgiveness required? The Course in Miracles is a great
What is clutter blindness? A Google search relates clutter blindness to the term to hoarding. Hoarding is a phenomenon where a person holds on to things he or she believes is valuable in some way, it cannot get thrown out. Before long there is no room for the person to walk or live in his
Do you have an answer to this question? What comes to mind when you read this question? Well, let me tell you this about me, have not clue. I was asked once if I could describe me. Who I am… My description was met with derision. The comment following was simple yet profound. “You described
There are few resources in this world, written in English, that I have not reviewed, read, experimented with, tried on for size, and either kept portions, all or none of them. I have been reading self-help books for over 20 years now, from alcoholism and addiction to co-dependency and domestic violence 12-step concepts. There is
The month of August is a Muslim holiday, Ramadan. The linked article describes how during the entire month of August Muslims world wide will begin prayers are dusk and fast during the day. This is traditionally a time of reflection, prayers, and spiritual development. Spiritual development is different in each religion. There are those of
I have yet to find definitive information relating to the mood effects of cholesterol. But my thinking is this, if cholesterol interferes with healthy functioning, preparing you for a heart attack, then why would the process not affect your mood? Fatigue is one link to heart attacks in women. Cholesterol levels that are high are
