by pattyptakkogutek | Jul 6, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
The “I Can Do It” conference in Toronto provided me with a lot of food for thought. I want pass on some of the tidbits that resonated with me. Hope you enjoy them and get a few inspiring thoughts of your own. Although I’m putting these words in...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 29, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
We all try to be the best at what we do, to give 100% or more (if that”s possible.) We strive to be the best parent, grandparent, friend, neighbor, doctor, or entrepreneur. We feel guilty if we miss the high standards that we or others have set. Terms like,...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 27, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Joe and I just returned from a two day conference/book signing in Toronto. I had never been to one of these conferences sponsored by Hay House before so didn’t know quite what to expect. WOW! The powerful messages coupled with contagious enthusiasm from a...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 23, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Periodically I take my “blog” space to update friends about what is going on with the book. Coming up at the end of June I have the opportunity to be a “featured author” at the “I Can Do It” conference in Toronto on the weekend of...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 15, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
My book “A Change of Habit” is dedicated to my parents who were with me every step of my journey. My father’s name is Ray Joseph Ptak (initials RJP). I am honored to bear his name as my middle name “Rae”, Patricia Rae. Before my dad...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 8, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I am happy to share my second Huffington Post blog, “Guilt-Free Happiness” appearing Thursday, June 7th. It is featured in the religion section. This post is a little longer than my usual, “quick read”. Here is the link so you can discover...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jun 1, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
In passing by the TV I caught a portion of the Dr. Oz show when Jorge is demonstrating his high-energy, 5 minute muffin. Who could resist a healthy, nutritious breakfast to boost your energy in 5 short minutes? Here’s the recipe: 1/4 cup ground flax, 1 tsp....
by pattyptakkogutek | May 25, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I’d argue that “guilt” can be the most destructive emotion that runs through us. It can totally destroy the joy of humanity. Can we find pleasure in the life that we were called to enjoy when we are continuously feeling guilty about one thing or...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 22, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Tomorrow morning I have the opportunity to visit with Pat McMahon again. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Pat and his producer, Rosemary, on his radio show, “The God Show” last month. Tomorrow I will be in Phoenix on AZTV’s “The Morning...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 18, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
As I mentioned in a previous blog, Joe and I spent two weeks in Europe celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. Touring beautiful old churches listening to “church history” consumed many hours,...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 11, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
To celebrate our 20th anniversary Joe and I visited the lands of our heritage, Prague, Krakow, throwing in Vienna and London to round out the two weeks. While in London the tragic news of Junior Seau’s untimely death flashed across the hotel TV screen while the...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 7, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
On Thursday, May 10th I am scheduled to do an “in studio” interview at AZTV in Prescott, AZ. I will be talking about my book on their “Morning Scramble” show….They tell me that I’m “on” at 8:45 A.M. So if you know of...
by pattyptakkogutek | May 4, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I received an email from a close friend musing over the part that “guilt” plays in making people feel responsible for their fair share. When writing I use the term “guilt” as if it’s a totally “bad thing”. But it’s not....
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 26, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Recently I read my good friend, Walter Nickerson’s, interesting blog about “10 Things A Dog Would Say if He Could Talk”. I immediately perked up wondering what 10 things would God say if He/She could talk. DUH! AHA!! God does talk to us every...
by pattyptakkogutek | Apr 23, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
If you haven’t checked out our book trailer yet, check it out on one of the following sites. Dailymotion : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/43275542 Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBtDXSn_hxE Metacafe ...
