How to get ready for a downturn in the economy — The ‘doom and gloomers’ are at it again. They’re using the ‘R’ word. Recession. That’s the technical word for when the economy goes through a tough time. There’s a lot going on. Housing costs are high, there are several wars in our headlights and people are carrying too much debt…

A true story of wishes gone wrong — When I was in my teens, my uncle died. He was a bit of a dick when he was alive. Drank too much. Was known to be violent with my Aunt Marg. He was prone to shooting at the bats that came out of their attic when the sun went…

Find the right combination for maximum effect — The basics Your chakras are locations of concentrated energy located along your body’s midline, from the base of the spine to the top of your head. Each chakra is associated with specific physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person’s life. Crystals are believed to emit energy vibrations that wiggle at…

We’re here to support you. All we ask in return is that you do the same. — As a new writer on Medium, I confess I floundered around a bit. There was a lot to figure out and things were in flux here. I met a few very helpful writers and made some great friends who helped me out. I wanted to share some of these tips…

It’s time we start pointing that out — We’ve been patient with this guy and his message, however misguided he might be. I understand there are a whole lot of people who think he’s the best thing since sliced bread. The thing is, he’s a nutbar. And YIKES, Trump is an old guy too. But instead, the media…

Choosing Wu Wei — To surrender to our fears is to choose a different path. Where once there was a certain track doubt slips down between the cracks and we are slowly threaded through a minefield full of musts and shoulds. Where trepidation dogs our steps our inner whisper goes unheard by our deaf and faithless ears…

It’s all in how you ask — It happens all the time. Someone sends you an article or the first draft of their book and asks you for some feedback. This puts you in a difficult situation. If you’re too critical, you could damage the relationship. …

It’s important to have ‘allowance’ for others — History repeats itself in cruel and inhuman ways. Come on people. If we don’t figure out how to get this right, we’re doomed. We will end up replaying it over and over again like a tape that's wound too tight, all jammed up in our car stereo. This is important…

I’m afraid to see — If you can’t take in any more there’s a reason for your hesitation. You fear to hear the truth. That you will die. And I will die. And so will every human ever born no exceptions. Your heart is burdened with knowing we who gather to speak their names will one…