13th November 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
In this age of instant global communication, it is ironic that one of the most common unmet universal needs is the need to be heard. It is precisely because we are surrounded by so much constant, extraneous information a...
14th October 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
Autumn is nature's most glorious sunset. Light gradually gives way to darkness. The land abounds with brilliant colors. Flocks of migrating geese point the way home. The bounty of the earth is harvested and the fields ar...
07th September 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
The special bond found in female friendships has proven to have tremendous benefits, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. Now is the perfect time to reinforce and celebrate those relationships. Sunday, Septemb...
02nd August 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
Recently, I came upon the phrase, "Becoming Self-Evident." Instantly, my curiosity was sparked. I felt, "Oooo, that's how I want to be!" So I decide to take it on as my living theme for the summer.
A living theme is a...
28th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
All of us at one time or another find ourselves drowning in a sea of negativity and self-pity, or consumed by the fire of resentment and frustration, or aimlessly drifting in a fog of uncertainty. When life feels out of ...
11th June 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
Summer is the time to renew and rejoice. It is the time to rest and play and to let the fruits of your labors ripen. Physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, your hearts and bodies need this time to rejuvenate...
11th May 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
If you look closely, you will notice that there are only four small vowels that differentiate a worrier from a warrior. Similarly, with only a few small shifts in perspective, you can transform yourself from an ineffectu...
02nd April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
Spring is finally here! New growth is showing its vivid green touch on the tips of branches; daffodils and crocuses are smiling in the sun. As we shed our winters coats and sweaters, it is also a good time to shed some o...
10th March 2009
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"The soul requires duration of time -- rich, thick, deep, velvety time -- and it thrives on rhythm. Soul can't be hurried or harried. We may go through many events in the day and experience nothing because the soul has n...
03rd February 2009
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Love is in the air... and on every television and radio ad, bill board, and store window. With the coming of February and Valentines Day, there are red hearts every where you look and LOVE is the advertising word of the ...
08th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus
As responsible adults, we are encouraged to create both a Will and a Living Will. Wouldn't it be great to also create a document that declares how we want to live! It could be called a "Living Willfully Declaration." Th...
01st December 2008
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This 2008 holiday season, we find ourselves, as a nation and a global community, confronted with both an economic and ecological crisis. Perhaps this is the perfect time to re-examine our "more is better" consumer mental...
11th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus
During fall, it almost becomes a national past time to appreciate trees, especially in the northeast where they fully display their glory in brilliant techno color. Personally, I'm a year round tree hugger and proud of i...
03rd November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus
It seems we have become a nation that honors the human doers and forgotten the value of simply being humanly present. We fear that if we are not accomplishing something every minute, we are wasting our time. We no longer...
06th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus
You are your own greatest asset, and it is time to take charge of your personal well being. Times are tough and people are being more careful about their spending. The best place to put your money right now is in buildin...
