Turn it into a prayer

Turn it into a prayer

During the years of Hope’s depression, I would occasionally hear a shout of frustration come from the living room, followed by a loud... read more
Our unfailing compass

Our unfailing compass

Last week we discussed how you can avoid repeating your mistakes, and this week I want to look at the other side of the coin. How much... read more
Never make the same mistake twice

Never make the same mistake twice

How many of you wish that you could go back in time and give your younger self a few pieces of advice? I know I do. But on the other hand,... read more
The Miracle Meditation

The Miracle Meditation

Decades ago, there were only a few healthy life practices officially endorsed by the United States government. Eat a certain amount of... read more
You always do what you believe

You always do what you believe

Today is a very special day. In the last few weeks, we’ve gone over five questions with the power to lead you toward your best life, a... read more
How to solve your biggest problem

How to solve your biggest problem

Thirty years ago, there was only one daily health practice (apart from eating your fruits and veggies) recommended by the United States... read more
The Greatest Truth

The Greatest Truth

It seems like divine serendipity to me that we chose this week to talk about the greatest truth in the world, and this week the entire... read more
The Greatest Lie

The Greatest Lie

Last week I said that self-interest should never be our purpose in life. But I can and will go further than that—the idea of... read more
What is the purpose of your life?

What is the purpose of your life?

I have a friend who is quite famous, and has written extensive on his belief that self-interest is the key to life. I love the guy—we... read more
The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life

The late teens and early twenties are a time of questioning and experimentation for most of us. We’re just realizing that there’s a... read more
How to Practice Gratitude

How to Practice Gratitude

If you ask people what they want the most—and I’ve asked thousands—the most popular answer is happiness. But what exactly do they... read more
How to Silence Your Inner Critic

How to Silence Your Inner Critic

I believe it was in the 70s that Nancy Reagan made her famous, well-meaning plea to the young people of the world to “just say no to... read more

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