The Wisdom of Dr. Laura

One of my favorite modern therapists is Dr. Laura Schlessinger. I have been a long time listener after first discovering her in the 1980’s on KABC radio. She just completed her 50th year in broadcasting. Doctor Schlessinger was one of the first, and highly...

The “Bonus” Day

My wife and I were on a cruise vacation recently and joined another couple for dinner each evening. That’s how cruise dining works. You never know who you might be seated with. We sat with a lovely couple almost 20 years our senior. Karl and Segrid exhibited a...

The Top 5 Regrets People Have On Their Deathbed

To live a meaningful, fulfilling life, you have to accept that it’ll eventually come to an end, says Shoshana Ungerleider in a recent article featured on CNBC. Over the years of caring for ill hospital patients, Ungerleider — a doctor who specializes in internal...

The Story of the Starfish Thrower

The timeless story of a young boy walking on the beach reminds us that without effort, nothing good happens. We can watch the world pass by us, or we can be an active participant. Which will you choose? Choose to make a difference! A young boy was walking along a...

Growth Without Effort?

Man has searched for centuries for the easy path to success. The alchemist trying to turn lead into gold. The engineer trying to create a perpetual motion machine that creates more energy than it consumes. The search for short cuts can lead to a lot of wasted time and...