Category Archives: Spirit
Don’t think of a blue elephant: What’s negative about positive thinking
Okay, I dare you. Don’t think of a blue elephant. Pretty near impossible, no? And that’s what’s wrong with seeking success or any form of happiness by trying replace negative thinking and with positive thinking. Thoughts don’t obey. I’m not … Continue reading
Creating success on and off the roller coaster
A few years back I had a recurring dream. I found myself on a long, high overpass, part of a complex system of roadways and bridges. As I drove, the pavement morphed into something like roller coaster tracks. The ups … Continue reading
Prosperity Is an Inside Job (But Only Always)
One of the most practical tools I know for creating profitable businesses and enjoying rich lives is attending to inner guidance. By inner guidance, I mean those subtle thoughts, feelings, sensations, and intuitions that nudge us toward greater joy, connection, … Continue reading
I lied. Profit is not a spiritual word.
For a couple of years now I’ve been grousing about marketers who use spirituality as a hook for their offers. It can seem like spiritual blackmail: “This offer is for you if you are serious about your spirituality.” The unstated … Continue reading
What is it about meditation, anyway?
This week I have invited my friend Eric Klein to share a perspective about changing the patterns that can keep us stuck in life and work. I hope you enjoy it. What do you do about those patterns anyway? Imagine … Continue reading
