Testing Their Leadership: Obama v. Palin
Crises exist to test who the real leaders are. During the present crisis, as people lose confidence and anxiety grows, two leaders stand out, in the media at least: President Obama and his most vocal antagonist on the right, Sarah Palin. This might seem like a radically unequal contest. A sitting President versus a woman who served for half a term governing a state with a population smaller than any major American city? But leadership has always been considered mysterious, and one never knows. (more…)
Self Esteem
I have been searching for the answer to a specific question my entire adult life. How do I learn to accept and appreciate my life the way it is instead of how I believe it should be? I never seem to be content with the way things are. I cannot shake the feeling that I need to accomplish more and that what I have (materially and spiritually) will ever, no matter how hard I try, be good enough. I do not believe it is simply a question of low self esteem as someone recently suggested, but something much deeper. Perhaps you have some insight you could offer?
Daily Inspiration
Putting up resistance to life ultimately never succeeds. Allow the gifts of spirit to come to you. -Deepak Chopra
Self-Acceptance
I am confused with how to fully accept myself for who I am.
I understand that I am a unique being and that there is no other like me. Does wearing makeup and fashionable clothes make me someone who does not appreciate the real me? Does participating in this make me someone who wants to be less like myself and more like someone else?
Is wanting to be the best at something (eg. a sport) a selfish act? Are goals and dreams to win at the highest level selfish ambitions?
I appreciate your help in advance.