12 Tips To Create A Joyful 2011

Time does fly doesn't it? The beginning of a New Year always leads me to reflect on the passing year.  2010 was full of the joys and challenges of a year well lived. I am grateful for every moment, even the painful one's.  I recently heard someone say that our greatest wounds form us and put us on … [Read more...]

Remaining Rooted To Our Core

As I sat at the beach recently contemplating life, growth and the New Year, a tree seemed to whisper my name. This beautiful tree that I sat before was sharing it's wisdom about remaining rooted to the center of our core, as it remains rooted to the earth, connected to Mother Earth, to source, just … [Read more...]

Debra Oakland's Interview with George Lewis

On November 9th 2010, I was interviewed by the host of Spiritual Broadcasting Network, George Lewis. We talked about various subjects relating to my life, courage, spirituality, family, friends, books I enjoy and the "Five Nasty's" as I call them. I would like to thank George Lewis and his producer … [Read more...]

My Definition of Courage

I was thinking about Courage. Huge subject, but this is what came to me while mulling it over. Courage is the will to act upon the strength and power within the Heart. Courage is not something you can have, it is something you become. To live a courageous life takes place in a person's life when … [Read more...]

Are You Tired Of Others Thinking For You?

Are you tired of people thinking for you?  It is exhausting, and leaves  you feeling unfulfilled.  At birth we were each endowed with the Secrets of the Universe.  Each one of us holds the key to our own destiny.  Learning to de-program the illusions presented to us from the outside world can be … [Read more...]