Life at times is very difficult, especially when bound by time constraints. Yet in truth, there is no time. We create deadlines as a means to ensure a job gets done, yet in return, it creates stress. There is much stress involved in waking up at a certain time, getting to work, getting the children to and from school, eating lunch at a specific moment, returning from lunch, running errands, finishing chores, racing to a meeting, gathering with friends for dinner, making it to the…

Many do all they can to deaden emotions labeled as negative. Instead, embrace all emotions, for within them lies the clues to finding true happiness and joy. When you are sad, there will come a time when you will say, “Enough of this sadness, I am going to change my attitude and behavior so I can experience happiness.” Thus, the sadness leads to your desired goal of happiness. At times, it feels good to express sorrow or pain, for within these emotions, you are connecting…

You may be asking, “What can I do to increase peace on earth?” One of the main things you can do is to make decisions based on love. If every human were to do that in this moment, all wars would end, hunger and disease would cease to exist and peace on Earth would immediately manifest. There are many who fight wars aimed at peace. Many peace activists are carrying arms to force their way upon others. Although these measures may initially have spawned from…

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Before beginning the mirror meditation, get into a comfortable position. Take a few moments to unwind. Then, deeply and slowly, breathe in and breathe out. Allow your muscles to relax. Mentally push the “off” button on your left-brain and let go of any current concerns. The goal today is to explore the universe that lies within you. Drift inside these spaces for a while. Notice your heart space. Allow yourself to feel love. Express gratitude for your complex physical body. Be thankful for your mind…

Joy is an attitude. It is a choice one makes every moment. The key to joy is gratitude. When you can arouse an attitude of gratitude for whatever experience you are having, your whole Being energetically opens to the possibility of feeling joy. Spend time this week being in joy. Set a timer throughout the day to remind you to switch your attitude to one of joy. Continue with this practice until it becomes habitual. You have the right to be filled with joy. It…

When you turn a light switch on, darkness is eliminated. When you turn the light switch off, the darkness returns. It is the same within your body's electrical system. Your circuitry is designed to let light flow through every particle in your body. When you focus on the darkness created by fear, your DNA constricts the flow of Light, creating an energy block. This hampered flow is the source of physical discomfort and disease. If you wish to have a life filled with love and…

POSITIVE OUTLOOK Every person you meet, every experience you have, every thought you think, every animal or plant you encounter has the ability to mirror a message to you. You have the ability to change anything in your life, including your emotions, in the twinkling of an eye. Just as no one can make you happy, only you can keep yourself from experiencing happiness each moment of your life. Everything is simply a perspective away. You can change your perspective and maintain a positive outlook…

HEART CONNECTION To make a Heart Connection, focus your attention on the person you wish to connect with. If appropriate, look into their eyes. Consciously send them a wave of love and appreciation. No words need to be spoken. If the receiver is open, they will feel a sense of calm and will be more relaxed in your presence. You may be able to sense the receiver’s response, even if the love is not consciously returned. You can do the Heart Connection with anyone. Smile…

SPACE FOR LOVE Relationships generally fall apart because initially one or both partners were not being authentic when they first met. Both put on their best behavior, acting out roles they thought would attract the other person. Eventually, the role becomes a heavy burden and each begins to revert to their old habits. If these habits are not within the parameters each has set as acceptable, then friction results. At one point, the chasm between their authentic selves becomes too wide and the couple parts.…