Why is it so difficult [i.e. such a pain- in the you know what] for us to stop for just one minute to offer someone a smile of welcome? Why is it so difficult to express a nice word of appreciation? Why is it so difficult to speak positive words of encouragement to someone? Why is it so difficult to offer a helping hand to someone in need?

Our egos are our greatest downfalls, and yet we…

“In life, we all need a hero. Someone who is able to conquer the world if they have to. But, why is the hero not ourselves?” — Penna

Are you the victim or the hero? When you are the hero you are taking full responsibility for your life, and not blaming others for whatever circumstances arrive. If you are the master of your domain, then you are in the driver’s seat of your whole entire being. You…

“When you are full of joy, your whole entire being radiates it. It’s inescapable, because it’s effects are rubbed off onto everyone you come into contact with.” — Penna

Do whatever it takes today to find your joy, your inner bliss. Living in joy is the only way to successfully survive. And, if someone wants to truly live, why would they choose any other state of being besides joy?

Being joyous is the highest form of vibrational…

Every waking moment of our lives presents us with the possibility of hurting or offending someone. Everyone has different comfort levels, and your idea of offense is based on your individual boundaries.

Most of the time, people unintentionally hurt or offend others. This is why we have to learn to forgive. We do things all the time without completely realizing any damages we cause. If our offense towards others is unintentional, what makes us think that the…

“The reality of something happening in your life is all a matter of whether you are plugged into it or not.” — Penna

Anything that exists today has to exist in the mind first. The only way something can happen in your life is if you are plugged into it or not. What are you plugged into? If you are plugged into a negative concept or perception, then negativity for you will exist. But, if you are…

“It is fear that makes us want to take revenge on others, instead of allowing the Universe to do the work for us. We fear that the person will not feel the pain and humiliation that we felt during the injury. But, rest assured, justice is always served.” — Penna

We have to forgive the humiliation in order to see things, people and situations clearly. There are several reasons why we find it difficult to choose love…

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” — Og Mandino

As we advance on our journeys- by broadening our horizons, expanding our consciousness, digging deeper for knowledge and wisdom, we will discover just how strong enough we are to surmount any task thrown at us. We are the heroes of our journeys!

During our tumultuous turbulent journeys we’ve faced so many obstacles, stumbling blocks, shut doors, dead end roads, painful events,…

All it takes is just one minute to stop and offer a helping hand, or a simple smile to someone.

When we are feeling anger or experience feelings of revenge, all it takes is just one minute to stop, take a deep breath, relax and let go.

When we are feeling overwhelmed or full of grief, all it takes is just one minute to flip on a happier note by forcing a smile.

When we are feeling…

“Observe what quality of information you feed your mind each day.” — Carolyn Myss

What information are you feeding your mind? Are you caught up in the latest soaped drama of ‘Days of Our Lives’, or are you enthralled in the philosophy of Plato? Are you involved with the latest gossip at the hair salon, or are you conversing about better ways to recycle and not use up Earth’s natural resources? Are you surfing the internet for…

“Is that really possible?!” We oftentimes ask this question of ourselves and others. We live in a world full of unlimited potential and possibilities. There is nothing that is impossible to do, be, or achieve. There is no boundary that cannot be crossed. There is no limit to success. It is immeasurable.

But, we only limit ourselves if we fail to understand that there is no value in competition. Because of the universal principal that “All Is…