“I’ve been making a list of the things they don’t teach you at school. They don’t teach you how to love somebody. They don’t teach you how to be famous. They don’t teach you how to be rich or how to be poor. They don’t teach you how to walk away from someone you don’t […]
Author: Abby Oberg
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, collecting wisdom and friendships along my journey.
Fear Is The Cheapest Room In The House–I Would Like To See You Living In Better Conditions
Jack Kornfield shares his thoughts on what it means to live an awakened life. Lotus Photo Credit Hāfez About Jack Kornfield Bringing Home the Dharma A Path With Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
Changing How You View Stress Could Save Your Life!
Stress. The buzz word that everyone is either trying to avoid having, coping with, suffering from, quitting jobs over, or using to explain away their impatient, irritable , nasty behavior. People blame our fast-paced lifestyle for causing stress; a lifestyle described as being in the fast lane: keep running or fall and become trampled. Stress […]
Remember the Name: Carly Rose Sonenclar
When this contestant walked on stage and announced what she was going to sing, the judges dismissed her choice, asking her if she had practiced. Their body language clearly showed that they thought she was going to be a waste of time. HA! Carly may only be 13-years old, but her voice completely filled that […]
Can of Worms
A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke. The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup. The […]
Can Anybody Find Me Somebody To Love?
Sometimes, someone comes along with so much talent, that hearing them sing makes me tear up. Rachael Potter, your voice is amazing! Lyrics Lotus Photo Credit
The Sandpiper
She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her eyes as blue as the […]
The Sacred Dimension of Romance
What is the role of our spiritual journey in our romantic lives, and what is the role of our romantic journey in our spiritual lives? On a certain level, relationships, the deepest kind of intimate love, hold the world together. The deepest type of love has always been at the center of family. Where families flourish, […]
Enra “Pleiades”
Light, and motion come together to create a soul-touching experience. Sometimes just watching something beautiful can refresh your spirit. What an amazing piece of work!
Ring Removal That Doesn’t Destroy The Ring
Ever injure a finger while wearing a ring? The swelling of the injury can cause the ring to become painfully tight. What to do? How to get it off? Rather than racing off to the emergency room or fire department, keep a length of a stretchy tie, such as that shown in the video, and […]