by Candella The Serenity Prayer God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to Change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the difference. – Reinhold Niebuhr I first saw these words on the wall at an AA meeting that my friend had invited me to attend […]
Dr. Mercola’s “Welcome To The Beginner Nutrition Plan” is perfect for anyone who would like to look better, feel better, and ultimately become healthier. In this plan, he takes the reader through a series of steps that contribute to a healthier lifestyle and an improved well-being. Here is a summary of the big takeaways from […]
And Keep It Forever I have to be truthful here and tell you something up front: I have had many relationships that have ended badly, mainly because of my impatience or perfectionism. But the more I embraced the idea of having a giving attitude and communicating better, the more my relationships –romantic and otherwise — […]
I am frequently asked many questions about the writing process. These inquiries arise, no doubt because my novel, The Celestine Prophecy, was a successful first book by an unknown author. Accordingly, people want to know about my approach to the craft: How did I manage to get my ideas on the page? What was my […]
When I say, “Spirituality,” I am not talking about the decision to “believe” in God or not. And clearly, not as some old image of a bearded man sitting on a throne in the sky (an icon skeptics love to disparage). To enhance one’s life, I am talking about connecting and downloading a loving, tangible force […]
A mother wrote me recently, “How can I heal the conflicts with my daughter?” Her family feels that they are walking on eggshells so as to not upset her. This mother believes her daughter is using the “Poor Me” control drama to get things she wants from her family. Her daughter tries to gain power […]
As we start to understand that “Control Dramas” exist, we can further enhance our awareness of these behaviors displayed by others and ourselves. In this way, we can take the steps to transcend and interpret them on a much deeper level, both spiritually and psychologically. People seek to control others. It can be seen that […]
In a way, all human relationships have the same problem. Whether we are talking about a casual conversation or a more committed relationship, two people often struggle over the smallest details. In a short term conversation, even between strangers, both parties often vie over what direction the conversation will take, or who will be the […]
Enrich Your Life’s Mission Isn’t it the American dream to work for yourself under the circumstances of your choosing? If you answered that with a resounding “YES!” then it’s time to stop laboring in the rat race. Now you can start working towards your personal mission by using your natural gifts. For starters, when you […]
One of the most empowering lessons I’ve ever learned was about the power of choice. I learned a great deal about the power of choice from some circumstances in which the person involved had little or no choice available. I’d like to share a few of those stories with you here. The first story comes […]
