There’s a piece of dialogue in the movie “Wall Street” (1987), where Hal Holbrook’s character says: “Man looks in the abyss. There’s nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character, and that is what keeps him out of the abyss.” For so many of us – myself included – it is so true: we needed to hit ‘rock bottom’ before we could find our true character and climb out of the hole. For others, their true character comes naturally and there are no such severe trials. Read more... (1326 words, 5 images, estimated 5:18 mins reading time)
We live in a time of fast-paced, seemingly insensitive, frenzy; it is, in fact, sensory-overload. It can be a challenge to keep up with the world around us, let alone get ahead and build an abundant life. I’m not just talking about money either. I am speaking about true abundance, across the board, in all areas of life; a balanced and happy lifetime – of course not without its minor challenges – that moves steadily along, accumulating a life of plenty. Given the frantic world and all the demands of life, how does one enjoy a life of “getting there” and employ a natural transition into a comfortable retirement? Read more... (979 words, 5 images, estimated 3:55 mins reading time)
Real and true Abundance – across the board in all areas of life – means that we are placing a top priority on abundance within our relationships. Yes, this is your significant other or spouse, and it is also all the rest of the people in your life! Relationships take effort, and yet the rewards are beyond measure.
Perhaps it is most healthy to view relationships in terms of a passionate investment of yourself in those around you. Although I use the term ‘investment’, this is not to imply that there is an expected reward, or that the ‘investment’ is made in order to gain a certain reward. Not at all. It means that you invest of yourself primarily for their reward. Read more... (1241 words, 5 images, estimated 4:58 mins reading time)
Recently I had a dream that I was once again on my wealthy uncle’s sensational yacht, way out in the center of a vast ocean, all-alone, and feeling incredibly tiny and vulnerable. There were no winds to fill the sails of the 75-foot, luxurious trimaran, and there was nothing but water stretching to the horizon in all directions. Success would be to find an island of paradise, or to be spotted and rescued in the shipping lanes. But alas, I was stranded, out of food and fresh water, and large sharks were now circling ever closer. Read more... (896 words, 5 images, estimated 3:35 mins reading time)
As an “Abundant Life Coach” I get asked about the meaning of “financial abundance” very often. What this means to you can be the difference between living the lifestyle of your dreams, or settling for something less than your dreams. I want you to live the life of your dreams!
Here, then, are the main 5 Factors of Financial Abundance:
“The Abundant Mindset”
Thousands upon thousands of books, articles, media, programs, and so much more have been produced that discuss the awesome power of our minds, and the influence of our thinking upon our lives. It is difficult to say enough or emphasize enough that truth. As I see it, we are exactly as we think. Read more... (723 words, 5 images, estimated 2:54 mins reading time)
Despite all the millions of articles, studies, advice, and other “stuff”, it is not rocket science; staying happily married is much easier when you are true to the 7 vows I will share with you. And I warn you: if you see yourself failing in any of these 7 vows, you either have intensive work to do, or you should not be married! I will add that the success of the traditional vows we take on the day we marry – each of those vows – are made possible by these 7 vows. Read more... (1077 words, 5 images, estimated 4:18 mins reading time)
Depression and having extreme difficulty is a natural and normal fact of life that most of us will deal with either continuously, or at one point or another. This is a very serious condition; it is an illness that often leads to death when untreated.
We live in a fast-paced, fast-food, fast-business, high-stress society. Each new generation faces ever-increasing variables. It is no wonder that people are born with brain-chemical imbalances and/or predisposition for depression…or worse.
There are trained medical and mental health professionals that can absolutely help! If you have a loved one or a friend that is suffering, it is your responsibility to try to get that person to take action for help. Read more... (662 words, 5 images, estimated 2:39 mins reading time)
I love to get movie DVDs that have an additional disc of just special features! Last night I watched all the documentaries about Howard Hughes, from the DVD “The Aviator”. The special features almost always contain tidbits of this idea or that idea that went into making the film. So often these features are inspiring and are just one place to trigger ideas of my own. Read more... (666 words, 5 images, estimated 2:40 mins reading time)
Some twenty years ago I received a poignant letter from my father that described his “mid-life crisis” and his final acceptance of his lot in life. The content of the letter did not surprise me, but did confirm ponderings I had considered many times. I’ll come back to this letter later.
My father is by no means an aggressive or assertive person; humility, selflessness, and altruistic diligence seem to be his mantra. I have the deepest respect for his talent, his principles, and his integrity. First and foremost, he is an abstract acrylic artist, professionally practicing his craft at least 50 years (to view his work click here). Aside from that, his distinguished career has been teaching Fine Art on the college level since before I was born (I think his first teaching position was officially in 1960 or 61). I can absolutely attest with confidence that anyone who knows my father would agree that he is not an aggressive and assertive individual. Read more... (576 words, 5 images, estimated 2:18 mins reading time)
Our world is complicated which tends to complicate our individual lives. For millions of us the daily stresses of career, family, and life in general are incredible. An alarm clock wakes us before we’re ready and we’re off to the races! We rush to get the kids ready and off to school, or dash to get off to work, or scurry to meet the obligations of the morning. Our day is filled with the redundant pressures of routine. Evenings are too short. We work towards a weekend for a break in the grind. The months and years fly by as we are so busy and caught up in our chaotic lives.
Citizens the world over – for the most part – spend so much time “doing” that there is not sufficient time built in for “enjoying” (life). I know, it is not as if there were many choices in the matter; we all must do what is necessary to survive (and perhaps prosper?). At some point, however, there must be a compromise between “building a quality life” and “enjoying a quality of life”. Read more... (669 words, 5 images, estimated 2:41 mins reading time)
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