By Forrest McDonald
“True justice is paying only once for each mistake”
How often do we overlook the above aphorism as we repeatedly revisit past mistakes, injuries, and confrontations?  There are times I lie sleepless and recall arguments I had with college sweethearts, high school teachers, and even the grade school bully.  What do I get [...]

This entry was posted on November 19, 2008 and is filed under: Self Awareness, Wellbeing - 17 Comments »

Photo by Esparta
By Stephen Cox
“We primarily grow as human beings by discovering new truths about ourselves and our reality.” – Steve Pavlina
The scope of personal development and growth is a broad one. It is through the powerful impact of personal development and growth that we can grow and improve our relationships, our careers, our wealth, [...]

This entry was posted on November 16, 2008 and is filed under: Self Awareness - 14 Comments »

Photo by h.koppdelaney
By Christopher R. Edgar
One of the most disturbing things in my life right now is that I know several people who feel the need to drug themselves in order to go to work.  In the morning, they drink, use prescription drugs, or even take painkillers or sedatives to make sure they stay composed, [...]

This entry was posted on November 9, 2008 and is filed under: Self Awareness - 18 Comments »

Photo byMykl Roventine
By Peter Clemens
The number of subscribers to your blog, as measured by Feedburner, will naturally fluctuate – and not just because people are subscribing and unsubscribing (see this ProBlogger article as to why). So when in late August I noticed I had lost 1,000 subscribers in one day I wasn’t too worried [...]

This entry was posted on October 17, 2008 and is filed under: Self Awareness, Success - 21 Comments »

Photo by Jam Adams
By Patrick Mathieu
I was at my local library recently, just browsing the shelves, when an interesting book title caught my eye: “Being, Nothingness, and Fly Fishing”
The book is subtitled, “How One Man Gave Up Everything To Fish The Fabled Waters Of The West”
Intrigued, I picked up the book and read the [...]

This entry was posted on September 8, 2008 and is filed under: Meaning & Purpose, Personal Growth, Self Awareness - 54 Comments »

Photo by: Spisharam
Meditation involves silencing our mind. It is not an intellectual activity, but an attempt to expand our consciousness and be aware of our ‘real sense of being.’ Meditation can be a practical tool for relaxation, concentration and better health; it can also be an invaluable tool to self discovery. Through meditation [...]

This entry was posted on August 21, 2008 and is filed under: Self Awareness - 94 Comments »