For many years my friends regarded me as a very unlucky person: I got married much too young, and became a mother by the age of twenty-one, before I had managed to graduate from college. Three years later, with the help of my parents, I managed to go back to school and graduate, but just [...]

In effort to keep my continually aging body as healthy as possible, I make semi frequent trips to the health club. It seems that the more I need the exercise the harder it is to find the time. However, I do manage to keep in relatively good condition considering my age and efforts.
Luckily I have [...]

Oh Mystery Lady where forth art thou
I search the world, and will find you somehow
I see your reflection as I stand by the waters edge
finding you and walking with you is my pledge
shimmering water and flowing with time
you are always there embedded in my mind
musical stanzas and poetic verse [...]

The mind is the bridge between matter and spirit. Matter, because of its characteristics, is mutable, variable, changing , perishable and subject to laws, characteristics, conditions, qualities or defects. The spirit is immortal, stable in an absolute way; does not change, does not transform. And maintains the harmony with its supernatural state forever.
The mind enjoys [...]

EXTREME is not a term usually connected to self-care. Self-care usually portrays a picture of gentleness, kindness, loving self or being nurturing. People dont consider it necessary to take extreme action when it comes to self-care. Why?
First the word extreme is often only associated with dangerous sports or foolish actions when in reality [...]

Direct Answers - Column for the week of June 10, 2002
I told my daughter I didn’t think my daughter-in-law paid enough attention to her oldest son, 8. He has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is on Ritalin, and lately has been kicking and hitting little kids.
My daughter and I had a falling out, and she told [...]

Whether you are flipping hamburgers at some unknown fast food store in the middle of nowhere, or you’re about to receive an Ivy League College degree, you were fashioned for greatness.
Yes, I believe there is somebody great in each one of us. Somebody who is destined to be a blessing, to impact other lives, to [...]

Lisa was born into a loving Christian family and went through life knowing of The Lord and his supreme sacrifice. She was accustomed to Amazing Grace each Sunday and saying grace before meals. Lisa knew of the birth of baby Jesus; that worshippers came from far and wide bearing gifts. After all this was no [...]

Never underestimate the power that comes from following your passion. It never ceases to amaze me what can happen when we put action to work for us and go after the things that we hold a true desire for. I’m not sure if you are familiar with the story of William Hung (www.williamhung.net) or not.
William [...]

While on a trip to the mountains to visit The Homestead about four years ago, I received an opportunity to be a Good Samaritan. I was on my way to get quiet within, to soak up the scenery and to cleanse my soul. It’s a ritual that is like pressing a reset button [...]