I See You...a Timeless and Powerful Message   In the movie, Avatar, released in 2009, the Navi greet each other with the words, "I see you" expressed in their native tongue. This simple phrase translates into a more profound message of mutual respect and regard for one another as if you are saying "I recognize the value in you."   This same timeless message has been shared many times throughout history with the promise of great power for any who might embrace it, and for good reason.   It is the message of equality, unconditional love, and human/civil rights. Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this message in his world famous "I Have a Dream" speech which continues to touch the hear...

American children's television show host, Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers) had it right when he said: "You are special. And so is everyone else in this world." This simple little statement might be taken as trite, when in fact, it is quite profound if you stop to consider it and even more so if you live in a way that reflects it. The magic starts when you first believe that you are special. If you believe that you are indeed special, then you will be motivated to try to reach your potential in life. You will feel your worth. You will strive to develop your gifts and talents. You will work hard at being your best. Lastly, you will have the confidence you need to see you through all of this because there will be a certainty backing up a...

We often find ourselves asking the question, "what's in it for me?" Naturally we want to know how we will benefit from whatever it is we are considering whether it be a relationship, a career opportunity, a product or service, etc. Not only is this part of our hard wiring, but it is also taught, conditioned, and nourished among the culture of humanity. In fact, whether you realize it or not, this question may have been and/or currently is your approach to life in general. It is the perverbial "search for happiness." We are always looking to find fulfillment. The problem is that so many never really do find it and if they do, it is not lasting. Why is that? Is it wrong to want to be happy? Of course not. But perhaps we are going about 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...