A MEANINGFUL LIFE “Living Life on Purpose” is a timely theme when starting a New Year. Beginnings and endings continuously encircle our lives. Morning sun dawns to remind us of new beginnings only to relinquish to the night moon. The ebb and flow of life is most evident at the…
LOVE IS ALL WE NEED There are a thousand healing paths on the journey to our most sacred self. LOVE, in my opinion, is the Master Teacher on our curative voyage to wholeness. Healing may be a long arduous journey or an instantaneous “ah ha”, but LOVE is the principal…
LAUGH LIKE A CHILD When was the last time you had a good belly laugh or laughed so hard you cried? As we age it appears, we take life more seriously and laugh less. Dr. Robert Provine suggests that on average, a child laugh 300 times per day compared to…
WHAT WE PERCEIVE WE CREATE REALITY is REALITY. Facts, evidence, and valid data define reality. Our interpretation of reality is sometimes tainted by our perceptions. Perception is defined as “a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something”. Our “understanding” about how life “should” unfold is grounded in our beliefs, values,…
GRATITUDE BEGINS WITH THANK YOU Gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, meaning grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. Robert Emmons, a prominent researcher on gratitude, defines it as “a felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life”. The application of these simple concepts of graciousness, wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation…
FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT Have you ever heard the term “fake it until you make it”? Sounds dishonest at first glance. What would be fraudulent about “faking” your inner critic? The reality is your inner gremlin is constantly sending you false messages. Competitive sports trick opposing teams with…
YOU ARE UNIQUE The dictionary defines Idiosyncrasy as a “characteristic, habit, mannerism that is peculiar to an individual”. Who does not have personality peculiarities, oddities, or quirks? Learning how to love every aspect of our individual extraordinariness is a quest worth pursuing so we may discover our most valued self. …
CHILDREN ARE PASSIONATE TEACHERS Children live life in the present moment with passion, emotion, and a sense of awe. They are not bogged down with an inner critical voice. They are naturally guided by an internal knowing that they are uniquely delightful. They are alive with passion. If we let…
LISTENING IS A GIFT Listening is an invisible communication interaction that enhances relationships. Heartfelt and deep listening are rare gifts that we can give to others. Allowing silence to enter our conversations holds the richest potential for demonstrating respect, care, and attentiveness. It is an extraordinary person who can be…
WHAT DO I WANT? A simple question: “What do I want?” If someone asked you that question today, how would you respond? A four-word question that halts many smart, secure, and rational persons in their tracks. “What Do I Want?” It is a rich question overflowing with possibilities. Challenge yourself…