On 9/11/01, I was working in a TV newsroom and, when the first plane hit, we all assumed that it was just a horrible plane wreck. But when we watched the second plane hit the other tower—on the network's raw news feed, as it was actually happening—I realized that this was deliberate. Some fresh hell was unfolding, and life would never be the same. I was afraid that day, afraid that "Oh no, it's really happening, the Doomsday that we've all been warned about that I didn't take very seriously, it's beginning." Fearful thoughts tumbled through my mind, like dominoes falling on a path lined up toward devastation and destruction. I wondered how long it would take to reach the Midwest, where I was, and when the food rationing would begin. I ...

Excerpt from Discovering the Power in We by Linda McPharlin People who hit rock bottom, have a dramatic breakdown, or who lose everything in one fell swoop are very lucky.  When this happens to someone, they know it is time to start over.  There is no mistaking this message from the universe, and it cannot be ignored.  They learn in a solid and clear way that what they are doing is not working.  They are driven from their mistaken path without choice and forced to change.  Also, they are deeply humbled rendering them more easily capable of knowing gratitude and appreciation.  I realized that what I was going through was much more dangerous and insipid than if I had been lucky enough to have a tragic rock-bottom moment in my life.  ...

Dear Friends, Today, Sept. 21, is International Peace Day! Perhaps we can celebrate this day by showing kindness to one another, forgiving someone, being compassionate or empathetic to the problems of those around us, and by loving both each other AND ourselves! May we all ponder the important and vital nature of our quest for peace today and imagine what we would be capable of in our world if we could find it! Much love to you all, Linda McPharlin, Power in We Global Ambassador www.powerinwe.org PS: I invite you to join me this evening on a short phone call for Peace Day. I will be discussing the "WE" Paradigm and how it can help us to find more peace within ourselves and with each other. For more information and to sign u...

I JUST READ A BIG BANNER ON TV AND A LARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE CHEERING as they wave at the banner  Slogan The pursuit of happiness Is a completely misleading belief Your ego is what keeps pushing you and it does not believe in happiness or love So it is always doing what it is meant to do keeping you unhappy in any way it can. The ego is the lost innocent frightened child in each of us who is terrified of change to one degree or another The ego is the Pretender who runs your life. And I mean it makes you run. Or it sits down and says whatever. Until you catch it at work. The ego is what places the carrot just always out of reach That is what the pursuit of happiness is. INSTEAD OF BEING HAPPY EVERY...

In 1966 Robert Kennedy made a truly profound statement, he said, “…revolution is coming — a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough — But a revolution is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability…” For centuries, ever since history was recorded, we as a human race have been longing for peace. Why peace? Why do we want peace in the world? This answer might vary slightly from person to person, but ultimately it comes down to living a happy life. Peace is necessary to live in happiness. However, since we do not have world peace yet, we’ve got to ask, Perhaps we were looking for it...

I have been looking at the world through my WE-colored glasses and noticing a whole different side to everything. My WE-colored glasses are a constant reminder to me that I am part of "WE" with others, within myself, with the planet, and with a Higher Power--all existing interdependently and harmoniously, living cooperatively and complimentary to each other. When I get angry at others for something they have done to me, my WE-colored glasses remind me that I am my biggest challenge, not others. When I notice another's mistake, they remind me that I make mistakes too. When I feel alone, they remind me that I am never really alone. When I feel hopeless, helpless, or just don't know what to do, they remind me to look to my Higher Power...

There is a literal race that we seem to be involved in against one another. It is the comparing, competing, contending, and striving that we do with each other on an individual and collective basis. We use personalities, actions, appearances, geographic locations, education, vocation, material goods, etc. to divide, measure, and place ourselves ahead or behind our fellow humans. It isn't the healthy competition that pushes everyone to be their best. It is the type of race that holds us back from the lives we were meant to live-both individually and collectively. We decide how successful we are, how happy we are, and even WHO we are based on the race instead of truth. Many have and will say that the race is just the way life g...

"I'm too old for this stuff, and I'm tired of dealing with it," I mumbled with a sigh wishing for a simpler life. I have come to a place in my life where I want less whining, less freaking out, less contention, less DRAMA both within myself and with others! I want more simplicity, more peace, more powerful action, and more truth, and the drama seems to interfere with all of these things. I guess I am in search of the drama-free life! What does that mean, you ask? For me, it is living a life based on truth, simplicity, responsibility, and authenticity. It is peaceful and loving. It is living a life run by spiritual self rather than by ego. Here are a few important points I came up with about living drama-free... 1....