Spiritually Speaking Blog Insights

I wrote a lengthy article for the Huffington Post relating my reaction to the “I Can Do It” conference in Toronto June 23-24.  This piece appeared in the Post on July  2, 2012.  This is an expansion on my personal…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, often unsettling.  The horrific past lives and debauchery of…

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…