Joseph Murphy is not a household name. But what he had to say about the way our mind works has the power to change your life literally overnight. Murphy, who died in 1981, was an ordained priest, pharmacist and writer, armed with a PhD in psychology who believed that our entire life – including our […]
This can be a very busy time of year for many of us. Our “busyness” can discourage us and make us yearn for a simpler time. We tell others how busy we are and lament our “misfortune” at having too much to do. Yet, when we closely examine most of our “to do” items, we […]
Have you ever noticed that many people you hear from each day want something from you? They want your money. They want you to listen to them. They want, they want and they want. Often times, people will pretend to be your friend, when in fact, an ulterior motive is at play. You realize […]
My accountant (of all people) keeps telling me to live life to the fullest because, “you never know what disasters tomorrow will bring.” Tim practices what he preaches – travelling, going out to events, and meeting as many people as he can. He also forces others to adopt his philosophy, inviting them along for the […]
Many people these days are in a foul mood. They look grumpy. They complain…a lot. They’ve become meaner than they used to be. The stress of the recent U.S. election and all of the many negative issues it raised, the sagging economy, the state of world affairs – it’s all viewed as a mess. And […]
He did poorly at school, was suicidal, and was beaten daily by his domineering father. Despite it all, Ludwig van Beethoven became one of the world’s greatest composers – surprisingly writing his best music when he became deaf. Beethoven believed his music would do more than entertain people – it would enlighten them and give […]
According to Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, we humans feel much of our pain needlessly, inflicting it upon ourselves. The words of Epicurus bring comfort and logic to a world that has become unhinged. “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the […]
She was driving down a long winding road and suddenly suffered a heart attack, losing control of her car and plunging 120 feet down a mountainside. It was a tragic end to the amazing life of Grace Kelly, a famous actress who gave up the limelight for love. Grace Kelly did what many of us […]
It had been a while since I had a face-to-face with a good friend of mine. But as soon as he opened his mouth, he told me how people are full of “you know what.” I was taken back by his diatribe which went as follows… People lie all the time, about every thing. Emails […]
Listen to any interview with Steve Wozniak and you’ll hear a limitless number of observations, anecdotes and opinions about technology. But in listening carefully to Woz, I’ve discovered there is a far more impactful aspect to this genius that is little known – yet filled with messages of inspiration, hope and living the right way. […]
Cory Galbraith 