We’re all in the Gutter, But Some of us are Looking Up at the Stars

There’s Only One Way to Get Out of the Gutter... by Selma Martin There’s Only One Way to Get Out of the Gutter by Selma Martin Aloha ...In the gutter...even if it's just a rain gutter on your house, this is a lovely piece of wisdom...published here today by Selma Martin. Giving credit where it deserves … Continue reading We’re all in the Gutter, But Some of us are Looking Up at the Stars

Peace Came to Me

Peace came to me last night whispering softly in my ear. She had a message to tell me, some words of advice. She told me she'd made a wish on a shooting star While I'd been busy working. She'd decided to wait... "I can't tell him yet, he's not ready to hear", Murmuring to herself, … Continue reading Peace Came to Me

Three Simple Thumps to Release your Creative Self

It’s time to write the book you’ve always wanted to write, to play the instrument that is sitting in your closet or to paint the picture that you see in your dreams. In your busy life, it’s hard to be creative.  Jobs, family, community—they all demand your time and attention.  Often they require linear thinking … Continue reading Three Simple Thumps to Release your Creative Self

The Myth of “Good Luck”

Setting goals works.  Writing them down works even better.  And accountability insures that you stay on track until you've reached your goal.This builds self-respect and overcomes habits that come from unconscious beliefs such as "I don't deserve to achieve", "I'd rather procrastinate than test myself, because I'm afraid of failure or I'm afraid of success", … Continue reading The Myth of “Good Luck”