Fatigue from the news blues

positive

Every day we’re inundated with news from around the world, much of it alarming and frightening. So many commercials and newscasts portray images of tragic events and seemingly hopeless situations. How many times have you said (or heard someone else say) “I can’t watch this.” Often we feel so helpless and powerless in the face of AIDS … [Read more...]

I believe!

In the months leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games we’ve been inspired by the theme of “I Believe”. As I listened to the lyrics to the Olympic theme song, I began to think of their relevance for those of us whose goal was not the podium, but who faced some of life’s more pedestrian challenges. How to heal a difficult relationship? How to … [Read more...]

Looking at life through the friendship lens

Psychology

“True friendship is a knot which angels’ hands have tied.” Unknown Recently I’ve been reminded, through a variety of circumstances, of the incredible value of friendships. This topic may seem like something of a departure from the Three Principles and the power of thought, which is normally the focus of this column. But maybe not! To … [Read more...]