Here we are. It’s April and spring upon us. How many of you made resolutions a couple of months ago, and what is it that you wanted to change or accomplish? How is it going for you so far? Are you having a tough time achieving the goals you set for yourself? Are you...
Serenity Prayer. Over the last few days I gave up my power countless times. The Serenity Prayer was not uppermost in my mind. Obviously in self-will, I did not win the mind game. In fact, I totally allowed people, places, and things—that I could not change—to get me...
Open Heart. A Giving Heart. Having an open heart is an esteemable act. When you do good, you feel good. And, while you feel good about yourself when you give to others, there are many more reasons for cultivating the consciousness of giving. When your heart is open,...
Many people claim they take from the Internet without permission because they don't know they are supposed to ask – they claim ignorance! Yet, my silly and obviously antiquated belief is that if something is not yours, you should always ask for permission to use or...
Getting Diverted. It's so easy to get diverted from the task at hand, from what you say is important. Doing that once or twice may be acceptable, but continually breaking agreements with yourself and other people takes its toll on your spirit, your integrity, and even...
The Twelve & Twelve says, “It’s the perverse wish to hide a bad motive underneath a good one.” It further states, “This subtle and elusive kind of self-righteousness underlies the smallest act or thought.” And, As Bill Sees It says, “The deception of others is...
Recently, I was watching a popular television show, where the storyline and the characters are all going through transition. Three candidates were preparing for the first stop on the primary election tour. Only one would walk away with their party’s nomination for...
When we allow ourselves to be distracted from what’s happening in the moment, those around us suffer. It’s not a no-one–but-me-gets-hurt game. People are affected. Our children, our spouse, our partners, our friends, our co-workers, or anyone we might be connecting...
It’s easy to be in public and have an image, but it’s quite another to practice what you preach behind closed doors. This post is all about being mindful of how we show up in the world. Why is how we act so important? When you walk like you talk, you feel better about...