On April Fools Day my 11 year old daughter Amy changed the language on my son’s cell phone to Chinese. Not only could he not read his text messages, he could not read the prompts on the phone to change the language back to English. There isn’t much more upsetting for a 14 year old than to have a ... Read More »
Steps to Reduce Your Scarcity Footprint
I was just rereading Bruce Lipton and Steve Bhaerman’s book Spontaneous Evolution (2009, Hay House). It is fascinating and packed with thought-provoking ideas. Somewhere around the middle of the book they write: “We must redirect our awareness toward reduction of our environmental footprint so ... Read More »
Yeah! It’s a Snow Day!
The other night my daughter was glued to the TV watching the weather forecast and praying for a snow day. I said to her, “Amy, you really want there to be a snow day so you don’t have to go to school tomorrow, don’t you?” She said “Mom, there’s not a kid that wouldn’t want a snow day!” I wonder ... Read More »
The Happiest Places to Live
Although it still shocks people to hear this, research has shown that more money doesn't necessarily translate into more happiness. Now there is a new study that shows that the richest states are not necessarily the happiest places to live. Furthermore, although the U.S. is quite prosperous, we ... Read More »
Making the Warm Holiday Feeling Last All Year Long
During the holiday season I notice how people's attention turns to giving. Giving gifts to family and friends, as well as giving to charities. Why not resolve in 2010 to be a dedicated giver all year long? When you make a genuine difference for others, without attachment and expectation of getting ... Read More »
