The Upside of Name Calling
When you think about name calling, you probably think about taunts, jeers, and other generally-not-nice verbal utterances. But lately, I’ve been using name calling in another way. An uplifting way. It goes like this. I’m in the checkout line at the grocery store. The...
The Crucial Difference Between Guilt and Shame
You probably think you already know the crucial difference between guilt and shame. And you do know one difference. A major difference. Guilt says, “I made a mistake.” Shame says, “I am a mistake.” Shame also says, “I am bad and wrong and don’t deserve to live.” Yeah....
My Teenage Lie and the Truth I Denied
No, I’m not going to talk about lying to myself about my sexuality. Or my gender expression. I’ve covered those before. This lie has to do with something much Bigger. Though, at the time, I thought I was the biggest thing around. My family rarely went to church, so it...
Am I Smart Enough to Know How Clueless I Am?
The longer I’m on the spiritual path, the deeper connection I have with my intuition. This connection gives me access to wisdom beyond my logical mind. I receive inspired ideas. Out-of-the-box suggestions. Seemingly strange hunches that lead me to amazing new...Money’s Biggest Secret
The Secret: The pure energy of money is infinitely supportive, nurturing, and available. It is the energy of blessings. Master Affirmation: A lot of money is flowing to me now. I deserve it, and I use it for my good and the good of others. (Backup: I am willing to...