Speaking of gratitude...

It’s that time of year again. It’s… gratitude time!

Thanksgiving is past, which means the official start of the ‘holiday season’ is almost here. (Never mind that the stores were putting out Christmas merchandise before Halloween!)

This is a time of year when you are expected to think about the idea of gratitude. Sure, you might be a grateful person all year round, but now is when you are expected to express and live that gratitude. After all, much of the world around you is focused on giving thanks – you are blasted by reminders of it on all of the television shows and magazines. You are reminded every time you walk into the store…

This is the time. Time to give thanks. Time to celebrate with your loved ones and give thanks for the blessings and joys of the year.

And for many people it IS a wonderful time of year. A time to gather with friends and family. A time to share your love and your joys with those you care about…

But not for everyone. (read more…)

Lawsuits begin, James Arthur Ray troubles continue.

There have been several new developments in the James Arthur Ray sweat lodge death investigation since my last update. Here is a quick look at what’s happening:

Survivor Stories

First, several attendees have come forward and publicly shared their version of what transpired inside the sweat lodge on that fateful day.  Beverly Bunn is one of those attendees. During the retreat Beverly was roommates with Kirby Brown, one of the three people who died from their injuries. Beverly appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to share her story. You can also read her account in an AP story here.

Beverly claims that James was unconcerned when people started getting sick. She also claims that when the crisis occurred her attempts to help were (read more…)

Suze Orman reveals secret to happiness on Oprah today.

Do you know the secret to finding happiness?

If you do… then you are probably a relatively happy person most of the time.

If you don’t… then you might still be struggling and complaining, and you might even feel miserable most of the time.

Would you believe me if I told you that the choice is always yours?

That you get to choose whether to be happy or not?

I was watching the Oprah show today with Donna and Princess when I heard one of the best formulas for happiness that I’ve heard in a long time.

It made me sit up and listen.

Suze Orman, bestselling author and financial guru,  was one of Oprah’s guests today and during her interview she said, (read more…)