The twelve-step philosophy that is used as a foundation for Alcoholic Anonymous contains some pretty profound advice that can be used as a support system for virtually any type of addiction one may face in one's lifetime.

We all concede that our thoughts play a role in our habits, actions, and lives. But thoughts do not have the social impact that words have. In The Power of Words, I examine how not consciously paying attention to the words we speak can have a devastating impact on ourselves and on those around us.

Why do our lives often seem beyond our control? Why do circumstances so often overwhelm us? In The Path of Reason, I demonstrate how learning to use our reason rather than our passions to guide our daily lives will enable us to make the choices and decisions that will lead to true fulfillment.

What is more important - social acceptance or self-acceptance? Can we accept ourselves without being true to who we are? My article examines how living a life connected to our core values - our inner truth - can bring us peace and contentment and offer us a chance to become more than we are.

How quickly do you find yourself judging another person's character by his or her actions? How often do you judge yourself this way? In my article, I examine the reasons why the intentions behind actions are oftentimes of more significance and relevance than the actions themselves.

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of my favorite authors, teachers and spiritual leaders. Here are some quotes by this amazing, yet humble zen master. I hope they bring you much spiritual peace and enlightenment as you travel through the journey of life. May your heart be filled with peace and love.

As a Buddhist spiritual leader, religious philosopher, Dalai Lama has brought much peace to humanity through his compassionate teaching. Here are some magnificent quotes by Dalai Lama. I hope his words quoted in this article serve to enrich your life and your personal spiritual journey.

"Thou shalt not kill" is really good advice. Or, does it mean don't kill except..

What is evil? Does it exist within our selves or does it originate from a force that is beyond our control? How much of what we consider to be evil is actually an instinctual response to danger?

I am delighted to have the chance for this brief email interview with Alan Kalmanoff, a brilliant writer, an attorney, a recipient of a heart transplant, and the author of Second Ticket To The Dance...