Complaining

by | Jun 23, 2015 | Acceptance

Complaining about others is a pointless pastime. It’s impossible to be aware of every single experience someone else has had, so it’s unlikely that we’re qualified to judge and proclaim the right course of action for them. We all have to walk our own...

Do As They’d Do

by | Jun 17, 2015 | Acceptance

Imagine Buddha, Jesus, Hermes, Krishna, Lao Tze, and Mohammad, along with other great souls, having a conversation together. Do you think they’d argue or enjoy finding the common thread of their individual insights? Would they view one another as a threat or...

Flexibility Expands Enjoyment

by | Jun 13, 2015 | Acceptance

The observable benefits of flexibility abound in human and plant life. Trees that bend, don’t break in high winds. Limber muscles are able to stretch safely without getting torn or pulled. Buildings constructed of wood or flexible metal fare better in...

Try Loving What Is

by | May 2, 2015 | Acceptance

Your thoughts and feelings create a quality of energy that attracts certain people and experiences into your life. If you keep your mind on stuff you’re angry about or objecting to, your filter will ensure that you look for experiences that reinforce that basic...

Negativity Is a Bummer

by | Apr 29, 2015 | Acceptance

Criticizing feels good to the ego. It loves to think of itself as discerning and informed. Though innocuous in small doses, indulging in negativity has serious and harmful side effects. It traps you in an endless game of comparison. Sometimes you think you’re...

Don’t Fight, Go Deeper

by | Apr 28, 2015 | Acceptance, Allow What Is to Be

Whatever you focus your attention on creates a relationship with it. It doesn’t matter what aspect of life, your approach determines the quality of your experience and influences the outcome. If you want to improve a relationship, your career or health, stop...