And learning we are not what we do for a living …

Article By Kevin L. DeWitt

You are what you do.  That’s the unfortunate lie that our culture has ingrained into most of us since we were children bringing our parents into school for career day.

However, if you are one of the millions who find themselves without work in this economy, you’ll find that the job search and the imposed idleness chips away at your self-esteem.  As a job search stretches into months, you begin to wonder what happened to your energy, your sense of humor and perhaps even your sanity.

And in the midst of it all, you are bombarded by – guess what – thousands of articles and tips that make coping with unemployment and a job search sound simple, easy.  Bombarded to the point that you begin to resent the tips and assume there is an ulterior motive for every article … if you will only send in $19.99 for the “real” solution!

Yet solutions for dealing with unemployment are not one-size-fits-all.  And they are not (or shouldn’t be) a get rich scheme for someone else.  And they are definitely easier said than done.   So with that said, here are my tips – not for getting the perfect job – but for getting through the day. Read More »

Article By Kevin L. DeWitt

Have you ever thought about how many words do you speak during an average day?  Not including text messaging and emails, the average person speaks about 16,000 words each day.

Of course, much of what we say each day can be much less important than we would hope … minor chit-chat, short exchanges at the checkout line, and (hopefully not often) rants and raves.

There are often things we forgot to say, things we wish later we had said, and still other things we wish we had never said at all throughout the day …

Yet the list is pretty short when you think of the essential things we should make sure to say each day.  Here are my top 6.  I’ll wager you believe the list is fairly simplistic … yet the positive impact these six things can make in your day – and in the days of others - is pretty dramatic: Read More »

Article by Stefanie Johnson

There are magical places that exist within each one of us, inside our minds, hearts, and souls. By visiting these places, we can tap into the infinite and bring peace and abundance into our lives.

Each journey will be unique, as we are unique, so you may want to have a notebook and pen nearby to record your experience afterward. You may choose to have another person read the meditation to you so you may experience it more fully.      

Find a comfortable place, close your eyes, open your mind, and prepare yourself to travel within.

This week, we will pay a visit to the Mirror of Truth.  This mirror - in the middle of a thick, tangled forest - is there to help you rediscover your hopes, dreams and aspirations. Read More »

Article By Kevin L. DeWitt

How many people do you know working their dream jobs right now? How many people do you know working in a job that pays the bills but their sights are set on something bigger and better … when the time is right?

I was visiting with my cousin from Princeton, Kentucky last night, and he mentioned that there are only two people he personally knows that are working the job that they really love.  And both are exceedingly happy.

I believe the number of people working in jobs to pay the bills far exceeds those working their dream jobs.  That’s not inherently a bad thing, particularly since most people have very good reasons for wanting to earn a paycheck … especially now … Read More »

Article By Kevin L. DeWitt

An unknown author once wrote, “My goal in life is to be as good as my dog thinks I am.”  This person certainly sets a high standard.  You see, cynics will claim we love dogs because they cannot speak … or criticize.  I believe, however, we love dogs because they represent the best in us: eagerness, inspiration and selflessness.

In fact, we can learn much from dogs in our lives.  When we fall short or lose our way, maybe we should turn to our four-legged friends for motivation. They can help us remember four essential qualities that can be so easily lost:

Zest for life
Imagine waking up to a world filled with endless possibilities. Your senses tingle with every motion, scent and sound. You devote each day to indulging your natural curiosities, exploring and playing.

Unrealistic?  Perhaps, but consider the alternative.  Imagine a life driven by quotas and deadlines, late nights and commutes, iPhones or BlackBerrys and meetings. If that’s you, it might be time to re-examine. Read More »