Exercising Thanksgiving Muscles

Developing a skill in any area of life always requires a disciplined repetition. Just as I intentionally work my physical muscles daily in order to stay in shape, I need to intentionally practice gratitude in order to build my thankfulness capacity. Without practice,...

Paying Attention

Thoughts about family, work and life often cascade through my mind. As a result, I occasionally find myself arriving home and not remembering how I got there. Not a good or safe way to operate a car – not paying attention. The same situation, at times, occurs...

The Key

I remember with dread a night in Kiev, Ukraine. Returning to an old, completely dark, high-rise apartment where I was staying, I could not match the right door with the right key. I can tell you, it was a harrowing experience late at night in a strange city. I learned...

Investing Wisely

Television and magazine ads are bombarding me with strategies to preserve my assets in these unpredictable economic times. One of the many strategies offered is to invest in gold as a hedge against any economic, political, social or currency-based crisis. Another...