GOOD NEWS: I Wish YOU Enough

These words touch me every single time I read them and the original story cracked my heart wide open. When the intention is right even though your words don't always seem adequate, they resonate all the same; Owning your words is that it's all about. "I Wish You Enough!"(c) 2001 Bob Perks I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.I wish you enough happiness to keep your...

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The Best Lie Detectors Are Children!

The best lie detectors are children! I sincerely hope you all are aware of this fact. You cannot lie to a child without him or her knowing it. We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.  ~Stacia Tauscher   A murdered child I read something obscene in one of the newspapers...

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Food for Thought: Dishonesty, Insecurity and Lesson Learned

Image via Wikipedia Food for thought today is about dishonesty, insecurity and lessons learned. When you lie, cheat, steal or take advantage of people in any way, for any reason, you are dishonest. That's obvious. When you pretend, boast about what you have, it is tacky and irritating. In contrast, when you boast about what you don't...

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You Gotta Have Faith

Image via WikipediaPeople, you gotta have faith whether it's in God, the Universe, Infinite Intelligence, Mahomet or the little tin man from Oz. Grab it, hold onto it and never let it go. Here's a story from Bob Proctor's Insight for the day that says it all. Just Two Tickets to Indy "The first time you accept 'good' is the last time...

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The Blame Game - Take 100 Percent Responsibility

WE love the blame game. We love to criticise others for our hurts and pains, their lack of giving and caring, their lack of responsibility because we are so precious and sensitive, aren't we; more than anyone else in fact! Grousing is a popular past-time which has passed its use-by date. It is high time to do away with our favourite...

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Self-Delusion: Going Over The Edge and Breaking Your Arse like a Jackass

I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their own happiness or satisfaction. The Dalai Lama   Taking the "High" Road What happens when you allow yourself to be taken "higher" than you feel comfortable being. And I do not mean lofty ideals to aspire to but more...

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Perseverence Day: Never Give Up, No Matter What!

Isn't this a fabulous day today?! Today is Perseverance Day with a mega dose of compassion for yourself first and foremost. That's the subject of my food for thought. When you think love - the caring and sharing, the gentle nagging, the corrections, the acceptance - you become love. Do you know that? Lots of things do not flow...

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GOOD NEWS: Love For Your Fellow Man (Chilean Miners Rescue)

Image by WarzauWynn Shores on the road to hope Good news does not get any better than the Chilean miners rescue and Cara Barker's article What the Chilean miners can teach us about hope.  Here's a snippet from the article: Most of those who've rolled up their sleeves for the cause of liberating 33 miners trapped since August 5...

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The World Is Our Mirror

Image via WikipediaThe world is our mirror through which we learn to see ourselves. If we keep ourselves in isolation, we may lose our place in our own story, like a book that has been dropped.  Through our interactions with others, we learn about our choices and constantly refine them, finally choosing those who best reflect our ideals...

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Consciously Seeking The Truth: Find That Open Door

Image by Leonard John Matthews Why is it that when people find themselves in difficulty they turn to religion? While it is true that people are searching for what they feel they lack, religion is not the answer.  It is simply a path to something greater; YOU in your entirety. Religion is man-made. Sure it was born out of the need to...

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10 Favourite POSTS Rx-ing for the Soul: Sip, Pause, Savour and Reflect

Image by giobi via FlickrHere's my good news for the day – 10 favourite posts from the incredible Dr Judith Rich that knocked my socks off. I suggest that you sip, pause, savour and reflect to allow the full taste to bloom in your mouth.  Her words strike a chord on first read even when you're tempted to dismiss them out of hand but...

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