“Writer’s workshop this weekend. Am I really a writer? Part of me feels intimidated going to a workshop like this. I haven’t written anything and I’m not sure I will. I’ll be surrounded by very driven people with definite goals.” So I wrote in my journal last week as I anticipated attending a Hay House Writer’s Workshop, two full days …
“The Power to Discern”, “The Power to Adjust”, “The Power of Compassion”. These are three of the 21 Jewels of Knowledge described in Annemarie De Seriere’s book Will to Wonder. “Exercising my Powers puts me in the driver’s seat of my life. Knowing who I am – a soul – unveils my value and enables me to use my Powers …
Can the average person understand and apply the principles of quantum physics to create a new reality in his or her life? A reality much more creative and fulfilling than the survival patterns most of us are operating out of? Yes! contends Joe Dispenza in his fascinating new book “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself”. Don’t let the words “quantum …
I did it again. I lost 25 pounds on a disciplined weight loss program last year, only to gain it all back over the winter. This has been a typical pattern for me over the years with different diets. There I sat two weeks ago, at the morning breakfast table, trying yet another strategy to get back to my goal …
“I am God” Early in his book “Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting” Wayne Dyer encourages his readers to declare this bold statement. The key to manifesting your desires, Dyer believes, is recognizing your divine nature and live from that. Now this statement will immediately cause some readers to toss the book aside. “Much of organized religious teaching proclaims …
When I saw the initial response James Twyman’s “Best Spiritual Author Competition” I was not impressed. It seems author after author came out of the woodwork on the web with promos saying “vote for me! pick my book!”. I was in a class at my church where one aspiring writer was upset with the minister teaching the course. The instructor …
Last month I reviewed Susan Cain’s excellent book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking “ . Not everyone is into books, though, so I was glad to see Susan Cain this week on a TED Talk summarizing the key points of her book: Most of the comments on the TED site were positive in …
We’ve all met them. People we know who just seem to have it all together. Positive people who live life to the fullest each day. They aren’t famous, but they are a source of inspiration to their family and friends. James Twyman in his new book “Love, God, and the Art of French Cooking” tells his story of meeting a …
I have mentioned in the past my guest blog post on Susan Cain’s Power Of Introverts site about my positive experience in Toastmasters. I overcame my fear of public speaking thanks to Toastmasters! I am not sure if my blog post encouraged anyone to give Toastmasters a try, but I know of one person it influenced – my son. Josh …
“Don’t hire introverts!” the workshop leader said to a group of travel agents at a conference I attended in 2002. He was giving advice on how to run a successful agency. “Oh great,” I thought. I had just left a 21 year career as a very introverted software engineer to enter the field of travel. The prospects of me succeeding …