In my heart of hearts, I know that any addiction that diminishes me (or anyone else) in any way is unhealthy and enslaving, robbing myself of my precious freedom of choice. So why not just get rid of it? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that *I* keep it alive in some way.... Learn More

So … now what? I have an immediate neurophysiological response to exercise – specifically to "having" to exercise. My prevailing mindtalk (internal conversation) is – "Nobody's going to tell me what to do (even if it's ME!)  Since being free is one of my most cherished values, when I tell myself that "I have to... Learn More

When I am surrounded, as it seems I am, with people with issues (go figure), I have learned to look for that same issue within myself. The general issue that seems to be dogging my steps these days is addiction – all sorts of addictions – from panic attacks to sadness to threatening postures to... Learn More

I've had this food dehydrator sitting on top of my refrigerator for over 2 years – it just sat there, taking up space. I didn't know how to use it. I waited for someone to figure it out with me. No one showed up. A couple of weeks ago, I went to a day of... Learn More

A few weeks ago I was leading a More To Life Life Pay It Forward Weekend in Huntsville, AL. There were 10 college students in that particular weekend, 9 of whom had completed a Power of Self Esteem Course at their college. My mindtalk (chatter in my head) was less than hopeful, in fact, it... Learn More

As many of you know, Lily Parish (daughter of Tom and Sharon Parish) went with me to South Africa last summer.  Part of the plan was for her to use that time to create the beginnings of her Senior Project, which is integral to graduating from The Waldorf School. During our time there, she interviewed... Learn More