Oprah Winfrey, A 4/20/12 Dream

In this dream, on the Oprah Channel were five hefty ladies sitting around a round table discussing the issues of the day, in a spirited discussion.

Is The Greatest Joy In The Reward Or In The Journey?

The reward for accomplishment is often gratification for sacrifice and for a job well done. For many, that reward is monetary.

I Am The Student And The Teacher

Through this life and lives that have preceded it, as a teacher I have a world of valuable knowledge to share.

A Visit With Gandhi, A Dream of 4/28/12

I came to an Inglewood (Los Angeles area) hospital, for some unknown reason. The reception area was very busy and I wandered back out of the reception area, outside for a short distance to a security door exit. That door was supposed to be locked and secured but:

Simple But Profound Buddha Insight

"We are shaped by out thoughts, we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

Invaluable Knowledge From Wayne Dyer With Oprah Winfrey

On 3/25/12, on an Oprah Winfrey "Super Soul Sunday," TV show, best selling author and speaker Wayne Dyer offered some invaluable advice:

A Tiny Bump To A Tiny Cameron

About 5 years ago when my grandson Cameron was 2 years old, Anne and I belted him into his little car seat in the back of Anne's car and I drove him to the toy store to choose a present for himself. When we arrived, the tiny guy was excited as I helped him out of his car seat and kept him close to me so he wouldn't wander off in front of traffic.

A Brilliant Small Silver Speck Of Light Passed Before My Eyes

This morning as I lay on a sofa in a well lit room, for about 2 seconds a brilliant small silver speck of light passed in front of me, 5 to 10 feet away, a few feet above me, moving slowly by, but gone in an instant. The light was much brighter than that in the room.

I was stunned by its beauty and potent light, and have never before seen such a sight. My immediate response was to whisper, "thank you," for it may have been something that transcends the physical, much as my friend Mary Ellen hears and transcribes "AngelScribe."

Afterward, I looked to see what could have caused it and saw nothing out of the ordinary. A memorable moment had gently passed and I have no definitive explanation for it. A short time later, I again expressed my gratitude but this time in prayer.

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My 1958 Bar Mitzvah

It was on this date, April 18th, 1958 I had my Bar Mitzvah. It has always been a special date for me because at the age of 13, it was one of the first times I had achieved anything significant, and with every other major accomplishment that would come in my life, it took the caring and involvement of others to succeed.

The Priceless Value In Forgiving Others

On April 6th, 2012 I wrote this email to Gary Jacobs, with the hope he would share it with Jack Durliat as well. They had been my long-time business partners at Capital Associates and my friends as well. But nearly 18 years ago our relationship ended on unfriendly terms and it is essential for me to forgive those who caused me harm and hopefully those to whom I caused harm will also forgive me.

A Dream From 4/13/12: A Danny DeVito Sales Nightmare

In this troubling dream, I was running an undefined company of a few employees doing nothing of value. My company (me) was hired on some undefined basis by (actor) Danny DeVito who was an agent for an environmental firm CEO to achieve some sort of public relations coverage with the media to promote the work of this CEO and his firm, but it was unclear who this CEO is, or what his firm does.

Is Nobody Responsible For This Trash?

Last Sunday, which was Easter Sunday, Anne's mother Mary and I were on our way to my home to prepare for an Easter and Passover celebration for a dozen people. But when we passed a bag full of eaten fast food left on the road, I pulled over and picked it up, as I would hope any good citizen would do.

Mary Ellen and the Dentist

Recently my friend Mary Ellen called and she was excited because the television network Animal Planet had firmed up the date to broadcast the piece they filmed of her and her kitties and she wanted her family and friends to tune in. She is a warm, giving person and she had every reason to be excited about such a special event.

Is It Fear or Faith?

At the age of 67, I have come to realize how much I live my life in fear (as most other people do) instead of in faith, and I am in the process of correcting that. But I still wrestle with fears and conflicts within myself. For example: