Stacie Connors Life Coach

     One of the most common causes of stress is lack of balance in our lives.  When the majority of your time and energy is being directed toward only one aspect your life, you can start feeling drained or even depressed.  If  all of your time is spent thinking about and doing your job,  you may miss out [...]

The Gates of Paradise A soldier named Nobushige came to the master Hakuin and asked: “Is there really a paradise and a hell?”

“Who are you?” inquired Hakuin.

 ”I am a samurai.” The warrior replied

 ”You, a soldier?!” exclaimed Hakuin. “What kind of ruler would have you as his guard? Your face looks like that of a beggar”

Nobushige [...]