Gratitude Journal: Day 4
Today I am grateful for silence as I am able to be still with myself, honoring my thoughts, feelings, mind, body, and spirit. It can be a challenge to slow down and be present with oneself. And I embrace this opportunity with open arms and a willingness to be present...
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Today I am grateful for the opportunity to help other people by meeting them where they are at. So often we think we need to do something, say something profound, wave a magic wand to “fix” something or someone. But today I am reminded how being present, listening,...
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Today I am grateful for the contents of my bank account, which allow me to pay my bills and help others in need. It is so easy to be afraid when expenses surpass income, and balances go down faster than they go up. In these times, I remember the natural ebb and flow...
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Happy November 1st. This is my absolute favorite month. I love the season, the cool weather, and the buzz in the air of the upcoming holiday season. It’s electric. And not only is Thanksgiving my absolute favorite holiday, but my birthday also falls in this glorious...
read moreUsing the Fear Factor To Your Advantage
I’ve written and talked a lot about fear in the past month. Fear seems to be permeating every decision I’m in the process of making both personally and professionally. It shows up in sessions with my clients talking about their own fear of change. It makes its way...
read more8 Halloween Songs to Get You in the “Spirit”
Ready to add that extra fear factor (or fun factor depending on how you look at it) to your Halloween celebration? Enjoy 8 of my favorite songs to get you in the “spirit.” Muwa-ha-ha-ha- ha!!! 1. Thriller by Michael Jackson 2. Monster Mash by Bobby Pickett 3....
read moreTurn That Attitude Into One of Gratitude
Do the terms “Debbie Downer” or “Negative Nelly” describe you a little too well these days? Life has its ups and downs for sure. But sometimes we can get stuck in the down swing, only seeing the negative side of things. We can get so focused on what we don’t have,...
read moreWho Do You Want to Be?
Who do you want to be? A question asked at this time of year as people young and old (and not-so-old) gear up for a day of transforming themselves for Halloween. Zombies, princesses, vampires, pirates, gypsies, clowns, witches, superheroes, and all sorts of other...
read moreDyer on Living with Passion
Dr. Wayne Dyer’s phrase “Don’t die with your music still in you” is one of my favorites. Here is a short video of him discussing how this phrase came about and how to capture the spirit of living with passion and a sense of purpose....
read moreThe Best Way to Create Misunderstandings
Today I’m going to blow the lid off one of the most common thought distortions I see happening in the world today. It’s responsible for arguments, knock-down-drag-out fights, misunderstandings, break-ups, and I’m sure a whole slew of other things. Women use it. Men...
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