Finding the Courage to Change

While helping struggling people, I have come to recognize that part of my work is helping people find courage. A newfound courage that they are no longer stuck in their old ways and they can indeed face the challenges in front of them. People would think that once we see a clear path to recovery we ...

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The Gift of Grace, Part 2

I don’t know about you, but there are times when I find myself getting caught up in the pressure to attain, to strive, to achieve in the different areas of my life.  Even my spiritual journey can begin to feel like it’s all up to me.  Am I doing enough?  What if I don’t measure up?  What if I don’t ...

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The Definition of Happiness

The nature of happiness, and how to obtain it, has been a debated topic for centuries.  The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy brings some clarity to opposing sides of this issue. From one perspective emphasis is placed on our psychological state. Here pleasure is an essential ingredient to our ...

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What Increases Positivity?

An optimistic attitude and our well-being (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) are intimately connected. Many studies today have found that a positive attitude improves outcomes and life satisfaction and strengthens the immune system. People who practice positive thinking are perhaps more ...

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Begin With the End in Mind

Imagine for a second you are going on a road trip. You have decided you want to go somewhere, but you have not decided where you want to end up. You begin to pack and prepare, but soon find yourself overwhelmed with the lack of knowledge of what you’re preparing for. Now there’s confusion and doubt. ...

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