InnerTalk Blog

When I look back on my life it’s apparent that my life’s work has been all about self-sabotage. I didn’t recognize that for years, but even back many years ago when I spent my days conducting lie detection tests, I was questioning, “Why would someone behave this way? What on ...

Years ago, a young woman came to me for help. To maintain confidentiality, I will invent a name for her. I’ll call her Mary. This young woman in her late thirties had a history of self-mutilation and suicidal behavior. She came in for pastoral counseling, and I agreed to see ...

Mindfulness has become quite a buzz word these last few years, but what exactly does it mean to you? I have to confess that it had me a little confused for a while. But then I thought about it more and realized that it formed the basis behind much of ...

What is mindfulness? Defined, it is strictly a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Is there a special skill involved? Yes and no. Let us examine mindfulness. Health Benefits Everywhere a person turns today ...

Many people today dream about becoming a best-selling author. Many more think about writing their memoir, if for no other reason than to leave their story to their family and loved ones. Still others journal, sometimes recording their dreams, and sometimes putting down the significant aspects of their daily lives.  ...

There really is such a thing as a prosperity mindset. If you expect never to be rich, then you never will be. If you believe you do not deserve to be wealthy, or that money is evil, then you will find a way to keep it away from you. Change ...