Most of us hang on to old emotions, interpretations, and beliefs past their expiration dates. In fact, we would be well served to throw away many negative feelings, unsupportive stories, and gloomy thoughts immediately…or at least in a timely fashion. Yet, we don’t. Then, they keep us mired in the past and hinder our progress …
Why It’s Time to Drop Your Emotional Baggage by the Curb Read More »
I don’t like being called a “control freak.” If I’m being honest, though, I have to admit I like to feel in control. Yet, trying to control everything all the time is hard, and most of us want things to be easy. I know I do. So, I’ve stopped trying to control everything. Instead, I …
It’s Time to Stop Controlling and Allow Things to be Easy Read More »
I used to have a green thumb. More recently, the plants inside and outside my house seem to wither and die no matter what I do (or don’t do). I have to admit that I give my plants less attention than they need to grow and thrive. But let me turn that into a metaphor …
How to Care for the Garden of Your Body, Mind, and Soul Read More »
When someone is unhappy, it’s a human tendency to align your emotional state with theirs. And when a situation is challenging or upsetting, you’re taught to sync your emotions with those suffering. If you feel happy instead, you’ll likely be judged as unfeeling, self-centered, or lacking in compassion. However, you don’t have to be unhappy, …
Feeling Happy (When Others are Unhappy) Doesn’t Make You a Bad Person Read More »
It seems like all anyone can talk about is the Covid-19 pandemic. I agree it’s worth talking about (and hard not to discuss). Still, most conversations tend to revolve only around fear of getting sick, sheltering in place, overcrowded hospitals, closings of all sorts, and lack of toilet paper. I’d like to propose a new …
Do you ever find yourself stuck in struggle? You know…you find yourself in a situation you don’t like, and you complain, complain, complain. The more you think and talk about how much you really hate the situation, the more miserable you become. Maybe you are struggling with your boss at work. Every day you walk …
Most of us grew up hearing our parents caution us not to speak to strangers because they are dangerous. As adults, I think it’s time we relearned that lesson. Let’s warn each other that it’s dangerous not to speak to strangers, and, therefore, we should talk to strangers on a consistent basis. If that sounds …
It’s human nature to want to be right. After all, if you aren’t right, it follows that you are wrong. Right? Who wants to be wrong? No one. Yet, the need to be right can get you into a lot of tight spots. And it’s an approach that won’t help you change anything. Instead, it …
Hope. Do you have it? Or do you feel hopeless? I am a hopeful person and continuously look for a silver lining in situations or the way to get through or over an obstacle. I believe you always can find or create something positive, and even the worst conditions can be made better by imagining …
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Someone once taught me that gratitude is the most powerful prayer you can say. Over the years, however, I’ve also learned that it’s the most impactful habit and mindset you can develop if you want to see—and experience—your life and the world in a more positive light. Most of us have a habit of seeing …
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Are you in touch with your true self? Or do you think or feel disconnected from your essence? When you are young, you naturally connect with your core nature. You feel it, know it, express it. As you get older, however, you begin to suppress your true self. Maybe someone criticizes or judges you for …
Have you ever felt stuck or hopeless? We all have. In that moment of suffering, it’s easy to feel as if you have no recourse. You do. Ask for help. I’m not talking about any old help from any old person, though. Ask for help from a Higher Power. The word “help” provides one of …
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