Carl Sagan (1934 – 1996), was a famous scientist, astronomer, and visionary for his time. I was recently referred to one of his videos which I found profound and worthy of some discussion. You can check out the video on YouTube via the following link: https://youtu.be/4PN5JJDh78I What struck me was the realization that every human […]
We can often see the impact from physical trauma long after when the injury took place depending on the severity of the trauma. We can see scars, physical handicaps, medical devices (crutches, prosthetics, wheelchair, etc.), and other effects from the trauma. For some, the effects are still evident years after the injury, or for their […]
Chaos exists all around us and appears to be increasing in all aspects of life today. Life as we once knew it is constantly changing. We live in an age of constant white water. Even if our life is stable at this point, we can see signs of change that will most likely impact us […]
It has been a while since I last posted. Around me and within me has been a whirlwind of activity. Friends were having difficult times, work became more stressful and demanding, finances were a lot tighter, and it seemed that the world was getting crazier by the day. I had so much aspiration for my […]
How could a God exist? Why is God letting this happen to me? Why has God forgotten me? Have you ever asked these types of questions? I did, and still do at times. Growing up with all of the abuse and pain left me feeling forsaken. I can remember as a young boy lying in […]
There is no doubt in my mind that a key element of my life’s purpose is to be a sponge and take in as much as possible during this life experience. With an open and inquisitive mind, and a thirst to learn more about life around me, came a most amazing opportunity to learn something with every twist […]
The more I talk with people, the more I realize the amount of stress that is underpinning our society. Although many appear on the surface as though they are doing fine, it does not take much prodding to learn about what lies beneath. It appears that higher levels of stress are normal now, but this […]
Robin Williams was a blessing in so many ways. First up, he made us laugh. Laughter truly is the best medicine. It temporary relieves us of whatever struggles or burdens we are facing. This was his gift, clearly a big part of his life’s purpose. But as we come to realize with anyone we put […]
I referred to a quote from a Near Death Experiencer and now deceased dear friend, Tom Sawyer. He stated, “All souls are equal at the soul level. Yet some say, he’s a highly evolved soul. The soul doesn’t evolve, the personality does.” This was profound for me to hear, and helped to address one of […]
So What — Now What??? The personal growth and self-discovery journey has brought you a long ways from where you started. Your self-awareness has skyrocketed including a deeper understanding of yourself, your past, your personality preferences, your core issues, your goals, and a deeper understanding of life and your purpose. For many the feeling is […]