Most of us believe we are free. We live in a free country and generally feel free. But are we truly free? Consider this rabbinic saying from the times of the Talmud: “The only person who is truly free is the one who is seriously involved in the study of …
Enjoying the Journey
Sooner or later we must realize there is no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip, the dream constantly outdistances us Robert Hastings Many of us live with a fantasy. We imagine one day it will all come to together …
The Challenge of Shame
Shame is poison to the soul and is one of the greatest obstacles to personal growth and self-improvement. Shame is the feeling generated from one’s perceptions that one is deficient, bad, or inferior. Shame often leads to self-hate and when someone is thrown into a storm of self-hate, he is …
Living Authentically
Living authentically means taking full responsibility and ownership for my choices, actions, values, beliefs, priorities, and feelings. Living authentically means recognizing there is no one to blame for my life. To live authentically requires that we be ruthlessly honest with and never lie to ourselves. When we lie to ourselves …
The Secret of Personal Transformation
What do you think is the secret of personal transformation? Here are two scenarios about personal transformation. Cynthia, 42 has been a heavy smoker since she was a teen-ager. She knows how dangerous smoking is to her health, yet nothing has helped her kick the habit, until one day she …
The Two Paths Of Change
There are two paths to self-improvement. The first approach is based on the principle that we change ourselves by changing our behavior. For example, I am someone who is time challenged and wants to become a more punctual person. I make a decision to leave ten minutes earlier for every meeting to insure …
The Two Paths Of Change
There are two paths to self-improvement. The first approach is based on the principle that we change ourselves by changing our behavior. For example, I am someone who is time challenged and wants to become a more punctual person. I make a decision to leave ten minutes earlier for every meeting to insure I …
Are You Ready For Marriage?
Why do you want to get married? Take a moment and write down your reasons. How you answer this question will reveal much about your emotional and mental readiness for marriage. Compare your answers to what I think are the four best reasons for getting married. TO LOVE Most people …
Why Get Married?
ARE YOU READY FOR MARRIAGE? Why do you want to get married? Take a moment and write down your reasons. How you answer this question will reveal much about your emotional and mental readiness for marriage. Compare your answers to what I think are the four best reasons for …
Why Get Married
ARE YOU READY FOR MARRIAGE? Why do you want to get married? Take a moment and write down your reasons. How you answer this question will reveal much about your emotional and mental readiness for marriage. Compare your answers to what I think are the four best reasons for getting …