• Defeating the heebie jeebies
• Meet my inner soldier
• Violent crime is down fiftyfold, war is also declining

Happy New Year!

2014 was a lot rougher than many people expected, for that matter, so was 2013. One might ask, “Will 2015 be the same and can I make it through another year of this?”

I’m hearing from many people who’ve run out of steam. Best case scenario, it feels like things are just kind of flat. Worst case, it feels like there’s little hope. Many people tell me they often feel, “What’s the use?” Even those who feel hopeful and engaged in their lives confess to perplexing periods when it suddenly feels oddly hopeless and useless. (more…)

Greetings to you, and blessings on this holiday. I wrote a little allegory gift for your to unwrap today. I call it…

The Allegory of The Light Room and the Dark

You live in a two-room house. One room is your living area, the other is storage space. The living room has huge windows and great views. The storage room has no window and no electricity.

You are afraid to go into the storage room because you’re a little afraid of the dark. Truth be told, you’re also a little afraid that, if you open that door too often, the darkness will flood into your living room! (more…)

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

• All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!
• Rumi: May you be lifted like a prayer to the sky.
• My new book is for sale! Scroll to end for details or…

Here’s the quick link to… Buy Mrs Claus Saves Christmas now

I find it interesting each year to make my “Dear Santa” list; there’s much gained in seeing what I’m wishing for. I don’t mean my more selfless wishes, like world peace. I’m speaking of my nitty gritty personal wish list. This year, it’s like the song says, “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.” That’s almost too true for me! LOL. (more…)