Why do we do the things we do? Why do we stay on a path that we know is not good for us? Why do we stay in relationships that are not healthy? Why do we stay in jobs that we know are not truly fulfilling? Why do we hold ourselves hostage in arguments when we know that arguing only leads to more negativity? Why do we look at ourselves and not change?

Why do we do the…

“Truth is not beautiful, neither is ugly. Why should it be either? Truth is Truth.” — Owen C. Middleton

The problem most of us have is laying aside our foolish pride and stuffed egos to hear and accept the truth about ourselves.  We can be cowards because we don’t like when someone corrects us, or reminds us of our faults.  We are the ultimate victims when it comes to others’ judgments, critiquing and criticisms.  When someone dare tells us…

“Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meandering, but leads none of us by the same route.” — Charles Caleb Colton

Ok, so, we finally got the new promotion at work. We finally got the best new dance title. We married the perfect knight in shining armor. We made 4 new friends. We finally have that perfect figure we’ve always dreamed of…….

We just bought our most sought…

“Sometimes there comes a point to where rehashing painful events is no longer cathartic. In fact, it can prove damaging as it perpetuates the energy and thought patterns of that event.” — Penna

Many times we sit up and talk about the same old event over and over again. Perhaps, hoping that the situation would change. We go on and on and on and …. as if repeating it will somehow change it. Things happen as they do, and…

What exactly is power?

You have absolutely no idea what power is.   Most people scream for “power” and “money”, and they actually believe that money is power. You are so far from the truth.   Money is NOT power, nor arrogance.   As I said, you have absolutely no idea what power really is.

I am friends with many people that have billions of dollars that think that their money brings them power. When they think that way,…

“When you hate others, you are really only hating yourself. For, hatred itself is only real to the person who is doing the hating. Your hatred cannot affect someone else unless it affects you first.” - Penna

Have you ever walked into a place for the first time and noticed that someone is hating on you? For no reason? I mean, they don’t even know you, have never seen you before, have never heard of you before. But, they…

“He who is in love is in God, and God in he.” — Penna

When you are in love, you are reaching the closest feeling to heaven possible. Notice that when you are in love, you are walking on “cloud nine”, dancing in the streets, flying to the moon, grinning all the time, wishing upon shooting stars, doing and saying the amazing heart-felt things you wouldn’t ever normally? When you are in love, you can touch the sky, and…

“We love unconditionally from our inner-most being.  Because, when we do, we can fly and find each other.” — Penna

A lot of people say that they are “in love”. But, what do they really mean by that? Many people’s definition of love is: “Well, she completes me”, or “He’s my support team”, or “We get along well”, or “She makes me laugh”.

Some people also need to be in “transitional” relationships - bridging from one serious relationship to the…

Let me let you in on a little secret. If you are holding onto grudges and constantly trying to take revenge on others, then you will continue to suffer. You CANNOT live an “eye for an eye” life! You will continue to stay sick, unhappy, alone and miserable. You will continue to be unhappy with every person you meet, every situation you have, and stay angry at the world for you not being happy.

You cannot buy happiness,…

How do you know when it’s time to leave a relationship? I’m not just talking about a marriage. I’m talking about any relationship with anyone; rather it’s a boyfriend, girlfriend, broker, best friend, colleague or classmate.

I’d like to talk about a relationship I had with a teacher. I enrolled into two of his classes and instantly trusted him. I saw him as an authority figure, charismatic, trustworthy, honest and someone that could really help me. Why- after…