Everyone knows the traditional, and generally, negative meaning of the word recession. It’s a word that can make us feel fearful, anxious, and constricted. Rather than obsessing about this recession as a time of “doom and gloom,” maybe we need a new spin on things. The root word of recession is “recess”, which we all…

“Challenging economic times can yield great advancements and ultimately unleash new, innovative thinking.”  ~ Ruppert Murdoch History is such a powerful teacher. Given our current financial crisis, perhaps it is time to reflect on the past to learn how those before us managed their economic storms. This is not the first economic hardship this country…

Fear is that little darkroom where negatives develop.  ~ Michael PritchardDid you know that scientists have now proven that our thoughts are real? It’s true. Our thoughts not only do matter…they are matter. Everyday, whether we realize it or not, our thoughts and actions are actively creating the world around us. Having an awareness of…

Our relationship to money impacts every aspect of our lives including our work, our families, friends and marriages. All too often, our decisions and actions around money are fear-based because when it comes to money, most of us feel out of control. Even in better economic times this can be true. However, money decisions that…

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