When a Loved One Passes – and You’re Not There

I frequently meet people who are burdened with guilt because they were not with a loved one at the moment when they passed over. Sometimes, it’s as if all the happy memories from the years they spent together were erased because of that single omission. To a person...

A Self- Care Survival Kit for Challenging Times

I recently posted a quote on Facebook that got a lot of attention. The quote was “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.”  The message of encouragement resonated with my community, and I think I understand why. My students and friends are highly...

Big Changes at VanPraagh.com

Do you ever feel like you want to shake things up? My mom used to say, “A change is as good as a rest,” and as a young boy, I was never really sure what that meant. But now I get it. Changing your environment, your routine, even the people you spend time with can be...

Let Yourself Sparkle!

I wish you could see what I’m seeing right now! A friend invited me to join her at the Tucson gem show, and as we “speak” I’m surrounded by a treasure trove of gorgeous gems, stones, and crystals of all shapes and sizes. My companion is a jewelry designer, and she’s...

Winning the Blame Game

I often lead my students through an exercise where they revisit an early memory from a time when they were truly happy. It might be a birthday party, family trip to the ocean, getting a new puppy – anything at all. The purpose of the exercise is to help them tap...

Put Your Spiritual Gifts to Work!

Is there a little voice inside you, whispering that you have spiritual gifts that can benefit you and everyone around you? Maybe you don’t know exactly what those gifts are and are looking for some clarity or encouragement. Or, you may have been getting hints and...