There is huge emphasis today on the symbolic and almost spiritual significance of certain numbers and their relationship to our daily lives. Many are captivated by the mystical connection between numbers or units of measurement, and various aspects of our lives in general.   My sense is that “12” is the number you need to know for 2012! "12" is the number you need to know as ...

Swamiananda and his disciple Ranga were strolling on the beach by the ocean. It was a cold day and the wind was blowing strongly over the ocean, raising very high waves. After walking for some time, Swamiananda stopped, looked at his disciple and asked: "What does the choppy ocean remind you of?" "It reminds me of my mind. Of my rushing and restless thoughts", answered ...

A couple weeks ago, I was struck by a headline I read in the Calgary Herald. It simply said this: "Positive blog focuses on life's simple pleasures." The article went on to tell the story of Neil Pasricha, who was depressed by reading constant bad news daily, the breakup of his own marriage, and one of his closest friends' suicide. Neil decided to try to focus on ...

A short time ago, someone asked me about Energy and their personal Energy levels, and how they could boost their Energy level. They didn't feel they had "enough in the tank" to get everything done that was important to get done. The demand on their personal Energy was greater than the supply of Energy. This seems to be a common issue today. Every store you walk into ...

In life, one of the keys to actualizing and realizing your potential is to see yourself correctly. People who have their eyes opened to see themselves clearly end up going far and doing a lot of great things in life! The world is full of people who have not yet come to a place where they are utilizing their full capacity. Most do not come close ...