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Wouldn’t you agree that above all else – above wealth, above fame, above having and holding material possessions – what you and I are really looking for is happiness? What’s money, wealth, fame, or material possessions if you are NOT happy? They are as nothing. So how does one learn how to be happy? Love [...]

Life is difficult when you realize you have lost your zest, when you have nothing to look forward to. Whether you are feeling rejected, feeling like a failure or just feeling down and lacking direction, these ten simple steps can help. I?ve experienced heartache, loss, pain, depression, feelings of worthlessness, desperation, and I have gone [...]

It?s that time of year again where everyone starts thinking about the holidays. Who am I going to spend the holidays with? Should I travel and visit my family? What parties am I going to give or go to? What gift should I purchase for friends and family? As a psychic I receive more calls [...]

Did you know that the word “enthusiasm” comes from the ancient Greek words “en” and “theos”, which mean “in Spirit”? When we are “in Spirit” (i.e. aligned with the Spirit), we feel alive. When we are “in Spirit”, we are filled with energy. When we are “in Spirit”, we feel a sense of purpose and [...]

Some people are lucky enough to possess genes that foster happiness. However, happiness can be a matter of choice, not just luck. The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way! There is a glow about them. They are confident in [...]

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just to enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate -Thornton Wilder Life gives us many things on our plate. Some of us are plain lucky while others miss many things in life. Life is not fair. There is difference in everything [...]

Does anger have power? Are you being powerful when you are angry? The answers to these questions depend on what you mean by power. Certainly you can intimidate many people with your anger – especially children or others who are physically weaker than you, or people who are terrified of disapproval and rejection. Anger – [...]

“I feel like giving up,” Emma told me in our first phone session. “I’ve worked and worked on myself and I’m still miserable. I’ve had years of therapy and I still feel unbearably depressed. Nothing is working.” “It sounds to me like you are abandoning yourself.” “What do you mean? I take good care of [...]

Playing the “victim” gets a bad rap in pop psychology circles. We have all been truly victimized in our lives at some point or another, but playing the victim is different from that in that it means that we’re looking outside of ourselves and are helpless in the face of the answers that come our [...]

Some people call it going with the flow, others calling it rolling with the punches. However you refer to it, the ability to ride life?s waves instead of letting them crash down upon you, is a trait that will serve you well as you go through life. However it?s not necessarily a natural reaction. Think [...]

It is a situation that we have all faced. We?ve all been hurt by someone and allowed that hurt to fester into anger and bitterness. Ironically enough anger, viewed by many as a defense mechanism, only increases our own pain. Only when we allow ourselves to forgive do we move beyond the feelings of bitterness [...]

“I can have a really great day, but when I wake up the next morning I feel anxious. Sometimes the better day I’ve had, the more anxious I am the next morning. I can’t figure it out.” I hear this over and over from my clients. What is happening here? THE TYRANNY OF THE EGO [...]

Which statement do you believe is the most true? * Happiness brings you financial success * Financial success brings you happiness You might be surprised to learn that research suggests the first statement to be the most true. Again, which statement to you believe is the most true? * Happiness is a choice * Happiness [...]

I recently had the opportunity to accept an assignment in Southern California. I instantly fell in love with the area because of the glorious weather. And as I experience more of this local I find there is much to appreciate! As little as six months ago I probably would have not been open to this [...]