InnerTalk Blog

Why are some people just ‘plain downright lucky’ whereas others seem to spend all of their time in a quagmire of misfortune? And, even more importantly, is it possible to create good luck? The Many Faces of Luck There was a time in my life that good luck was simply a matter of chance, but then my life experience showed me something different. I remember being with a friend/colleague when we were asked to purchase tickets for a lottery. The lottery was a fund-raiser for a cause I believed in, so I dutifully purchased my tickets with zero expectation of ...

The first time I thought about meditation seriously was when Eldon took me to Zion National Park not long after we first met. As we were exiting the park Eldon found a place where we could pull over, and a very short walk later we found a private spot that could have been miles away from civilization—so quiet and incredibly beautiful. Eldon asked me if I knew how to meditate and I said of course—I mean, I knew that meditation was about quieting the mind and relaxing so how difficult could it be? So while Eldon lay down to meditate, ...

Recently I have felt like, regardless of which direction I look in or who I am speaking with, the number one issue that never fails to come up is that of prosperity . . . or rather the lack of it! People continue to work harder and harder for less and less and it feels like an impossible treadmill to get off of. It certainly is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that working harder is the only way out, but I would like to suggest that working smarter will give you much better results. But what ...

I recently read a research article that demonstrated greater weight loss when people weighed themselves everyday. While this seems obvious to me, apparently it goes against ‘conventional wisdom.’ It seems that previously, the standard recommendation had been to just weigh yourself once a week as this would stop you fretting about the minor (and normal) ups and downs in between. Minor Changes As you know, Eldon and I have two sons—one graduated from the University of Washington last summer and the other will be going there this fall. We tend to think that it is girls who get overly concerned ...

Well it looks like winter is beginning to lose it’s grip and I couldn’t be more relieved. This has been one of the coldest, snowiest winters in Spokane in a very long time, which means the roads and walkways have been icy for about the last 4 months. With conditions as slick as that, it has been impossible to really enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise—and being cooped up so long has really made me feel lethargic. So much for all the indoor projects I thought I would tackle! Renewed Energy Last week though, Eldon and I went for ...

It doesn’t matter what kind of issue you are experiencing in your life, the one thing that will invariably have a positive impact on the situation is a good night’s sleep.  Most things just feel better when you are fully rested—problems seem less daunting, the body’s healing mechanisms work better and emotional pains are diminished. A good night’s sleep also leaves you in a much better frame of mind to tackle the issues of the new day. As such, whenever I am having problems sleeping, I will go out of my way to find a solution fast. Sleep Techniques When ...