Do you ever find yourself arguing with your spouse, boss, co-worker, friend or family member about something that seems to have no solution? Of course, you see it one way and they see it another, and never the twine shall meet, it appears. To add to the predicament, you feel strongly that ... Views: 2290
You know those days when you’re feeling out of sync, out of balance or just plain withdrawn? Or what about the times you are annoyed, irritable or stressed? Do you know that this is not the way you were meant to be? Do you realize that peace and love always reside within you, waiting to be ... Views: 898
The other day, as I found myself reading, for the millionth time, about our failing economy, I thought about all those who are struggling financially right now, and the enormous burden of fear and insecurity that seems to be running rampant among so many of us right now. I was in the process of ... Views: 1455
This morning I caught myself again in the act of “shoulding” myself. I “should” do this, I “should” be that. Why aren’t I doing more than I am? I’m just not good enough. And I kicked myself like I often do, bringing back ancient feelings of shame and guilt. Old patterns die hard, don’t ... Views: 866
Disaster happens! Severe tornadoes and the Mississippi River flooding are the latest in a long line of environmental catastrophes. Lost or damaged homes, human life, possessions and crops have, once again, brought despair to human beings who urgently need a way to cope with the adversity that ... Views: 1065
Osama, William and Kate
By Laurie Pappas PhD
Every once in a great while, something happens that captures my undivided attention and begs me to contemplate its significance. For me, this is the simultaneous occurrence of two very different events – events that are poles ... Views: 1013
The Treasures of Adversity
You and I have been witnessing one of the most challenging periods that our country and our world has known in our life time. I’m sure this is nothing new to you. We’ve been reading and hearing about the present financial crisis, the tsunami fallout in Japan, ... Views: 906
Thoughts on Libya and the Middle East by Laurie Pappas PhD
First Egypt, now Libya, and of course, the continued conflict between Israelis and Palestinians; as well as many other areas of discord in the Middle East – What can we contribute as individuals, who are all the way on the other ... Views: 880