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 […]

By this point on my journey, I had discovered a lot about Michael. I realized that the negative consequences I was experiencing in my life were largely due to the unhealthy beliefs and perceptions I had formed during a very abusive and dysfunctional childhood. Low self-image, esteem and worth, left me “looking for love in […]

A brief recap before delving into Internalized Values. We are who we are today as a result of many factors. A lot of our makeup comes from “nurture & nature”. Nature refers to our genetics and Nurture refers to our experiences. Our family of origin (particularly our parents), school, what we are continually exposed to […]

Excellent conversation from Part 1. Prior to picking up where I left off, I would like to begin with a quote from a great friend Tom Sawyer (see post on Tom Sawyer – Revisited, 4/22/14). “All souls are equal at the soul level. Yet some say, He’s a highly evolved soul. The soul doesn’t evolve, […]

The ABC Model for Personal Growth & Self-Discovery For those interested in experiencing a happier and more fulfilling life, overcoming challenging pasts and unhealthy patterns, I share several key tenants. The first tenant is the willingness to take that hard and deep look within and to make personal change. It is not easy, so without this […]