Once we begin to wake up to our purpose in life and discover that we live in a spiritual world, we find that we are supported and guided in many ways; we start to notice the flow of synchronicity, and evidence of spiritual consciousness emerges as we follow the messages we receive. A key to […]
Leading up to the birth of our first child, my wife and I thought a lot about our parenting goals. We realized that we most wanted to be useful guides for our kids, especially on big picture issues. It became clear that first I needed to think more seriously for myself about the timeless questions. […]
Any change in life can be unsettling. Sometimes we think we’re heading in one direction and then, suddenly, we have to adjust to a new situation. These shifts may or may not be welcome, but uncertainty is one of the certainties we all face. The good news is that if we can fully face reality […]
Regardless of your political beliefs, the constant barrage of news and debates can be frustrating and exhausting. It is hard to go anywhere, physically or virtually, without finding the various issues of the day being discussed and analysed. The stress created by conversations related to political ideologies only seems to increase over time. It is […]
James Redfield’s book, The Twelfth Insight, focuses not just on gaining spiritual understanding, but on how to live it day-to-day. This practical focus was very helpful for me as I find that consistently staying on track is not so easy. In the book, the character Wil addresses this issue when he says, “All you have […]
We spend so much time and energy on work; all of us want that effort to be meaningful. Sometimes we may question whether our work is truly what we are meant to do, and our work may feel separate from our spiritual lives. The more dissatisfying we find work, the more tempting it is to […]
There’s no doubt that the pursuit of our Personal Mission follows common stages as we move through life. Yet, although the ages at which we reach key milestones will naturally differ, one important aspect affecting the rate at which we spiritually advance, is the messages we receive as children. The Sixth Insight describes how our […]
Many are dissatisfied with the current economic system. We hear a lot about the 1% versus the 99%, and the contrast between the vast wealth of a relatively few people and the extreme poverty we see in so many places is disturbing. The gap in wealth and income between workers and owners, abuses on the […]
Money can be a roadblock on our path. If we have an idea where our road is going, clearing the path is easier. We should start with questions about our path and not money. Begin with the type of life you want to live and then figure out how money fits the plan. Working backward […]
The first line of the first page in most introductory finance textbooks says that we should seek to maximize wealth. The basic idea is applied to both businesses and individuals. That means every decision comes back to one simple goal: get and keep as much money as possible. This narrow focus makes a lot of […]
