Category Archives: Transformation

Are Prayers Like Pixie Dust?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by dianabletter

Sorry, but no matter how hard you pray, you might not win the lottery, avoid sickness, escape disaster, death, loss, or pain. Prayers are not bargains. There’s no “If I do this, give me that.” We won’t be able to … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Means Unlearning

Posted on October 14, 2012 by dianabletter

In her poweful book, The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood talks about a future world and the reeducation of women—forcing them to become stupider, depriving them of the right to read, study, work and learn. That’s a frightening prospect because education … Continue reading →

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Which Part of Your Body Hurts? And What’s The Spiritual Message?

Posted on October 4, 2012 by dianabletter

My friend Lily was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. After treatment, she’s OK and feeling fine. She found a lense on http://www.Squidoo.com that discusses spiritual meaning of different physical ailments. It’s the soul-body connection. Where was Lily’s cancer? Left breast. … Continue reading →

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Tool For Tuesday: Call A Friend. Share Your Commitment.

Posted on October 2, 2012 by dianabletter

I never make new year’s resolutions—I try to make a daily commitment. I call a friend and we share our commitments. I might say, “Today I’m committing to writing at least 1000 words.” She’ll say, “Today I’m committing to going … Continue reading →

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Tool For Tuesday: Throw Out Your To Do List

Posted on September 11, 2012 by dianabletter

My friend Joelle (the one who has a bad case of Tongue-Fu) is going through a tough time with her divorce. Every day, she feels overwhelmed by all the things she has to do and underwhelmed when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Tool For Tuesday: How To Predict The Future

Posted on September 4, 2012 by dianabletter

How can you predict the future? How can you predict what someone else will do? By looking at what they’ve already done. Look at your boss. She (threw you off there, didn’t I?) criticized you yesterday and the day before that. … Continue reading →

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Native American Know-How, Part 2: Declare Your Emotional Autonomy

Posted on August 26, 2012 by dianabletter

My Native American friend, Will, who talked about praying for ourselves before we pray for others here, gave me one other crucial tip about living our best chapter. Declare yourself an emotionally autonomous state. Declare your independence as if you … Continue reading →

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Tool For Tuesday: Helen Gurley Brown on Reinvention

Posted on August 14, 2012 by dianabletter

Helen Gurley Brown, who died on Monday, wrote in her autobiography, “Having It All” (1982), “I never liked the looks of the life that was programmed for me — ordinary, hillbilly and poor — and I repudiated it from the time … Continue reading →

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Want Joy? Remember He’s the Sandpaper. You’re the Wood.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by dianabletter

Everyone is in our lives for a reason. Someone annoying you today? Thank him. Thank him because your soul needs him to learn a spiritual lesson. You need the annoying driver in front of you to teach you patience. You … Continue reading →

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Tool for Tuesday: Life Isn’t Fair. Period.

Posted on August 7, 2012 by dianabletter

The Canadian women’s soccer team was leading 3-2 against the Americans in the semi-finals at the Olympics. Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod caught a ball and fell on the grass. She took 4 seconds to get up, then took another 10 … Continue reading →

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