Matters of the Mind
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Story Medicine
We are always making up stories about ourselves. We tell stories about our lives and share stories from our past. Sometimes they are not the best stories. We may focus on our failures and disappointments. We think about what we did wrong and the mistakes we made. We...
The Secret Recipe
Families and food are woven together in a tapestry of cultures, traditions and beliefs. We all have “family recipes” passed down from generation to generation. Some have secret ingredients or require elaborate preparation. Some come with stories about their origins...
An Angel Takes Flight
Jane made a splash. A big one. She was a flashy, splashy woman and I was honored to call her my friend. She had a mane of flaming red hair which at times reached to her waist and was her crowning glory – her trademark. Damn, it was as vibrant at 60 as it was at...
Imagination is Priceless
In the magical state of creation (where you spend every moment of your life, whether you are aware of it or not), the economic exchange is affected by different rules. The only price to be paid is with imagination. You may not have cash flow, but you have an unlimited...
3 Ways to Create Happy
Are you happy? If not, perhaps you need to practice. Happiness is relative. The external world is not the cause of your happiness. Research tells us that only 10% of your happiness is based on things, other people or experiences in the external world. The other 90% is...
Making a Choice to Make a Change
Five Short Chapters on Change (Author Unknown) Chapter One I walk down a street and there's a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. It takes forever to get out. It's my fault. Chapter Two I walk down the same street. I fall in the hole again. It still takes a long...