There’s something about a new year. The old year is ending and the symbolism of winter reminds us that old things are done away. As a fresh new year approaches, it is a natural tendency to think of all the things we’re going to do better. We set new year’s resolutions, determined that this year we are going to stick with them … for real this time!
“I’m finally going to lose these 20...
I once heard a story about a man who went to visit a friend. While chatting outside, the man noticed his friend’s dog laying on the porch. Every once in awhile, the dog would let out a painful whine.
After a few minutes, the man remarked, “I can’t help but notice that something seems to be wrong with your dog.”
“Oh,” replied the friend, “I think he’s laying on a nail.”
“Well, why doesn’t...
There’s no escaping feeling bad from time to time. Feeling bad is a part of life. Our feelings are indicators of our thoughts. Painful or angry thoughts alert us that something is wrong.
This is when it’s time to take action. Consider that negative feelings are similar to alerts or notifications on your smartphone that pop up for a moment, but disappear when you dismiss them. When you practice mindfulness, you can learn to...
The first key to personal empowerment is awareness. If you aren’t aware that something needs to change, how can you change it?
If you are unaware that you have a problem or turn a blind eye to poor behaviors, you will never be enabled to move forward in life, creating the kind of life you really want and deserve.
Awareness is 50% of solving a problem! Once you know what it is that is...