Relationship Aikido

by | Jul 23, 2015 | Attitude

Just like facing the brunt force of the wind head-on, directly confronting the energy of opposing viewpoints can wear you out and leave you feeling tattered. When you remind yourself of the essential truth that positions (both yours and the other person’s) are...

Sure Fire Happiness

by | Jun 24, 2015 | Attitude

It’s easy to be happy when your health, relationships and career are going well. It’s much more challenging to maintain peace of mind when unwanted developments occur in these areas. But that’s exactly how growth happens. In order to evolve, things...

Nothing to Lose

by | Apr 12, 2015 | Attitude

Good or bad, every experience adds to the richness of your life. If all of them were pleasant, you’d have no grist or motivation to evolve and life would eventually become dull. That’s why it makes sense to treat difficult situations as opportunities to...

Self-absorption Is Boring

by | Dec 16, 2014 | Attitude

Have you ever met someone who talks incessantly about themselves? When you try to join in they get bored and redirect the conversation back to themselves. They so desperately need attention that they’re loathe to lose it for even a moment. It’s ironic that...

It’s Not What You Do!

by | Nov 30, 2014 | Attitude, Kindness

Don’t act unilaterally when it will impact the lives of your family or loved ones. Considering their feelings is a self-loving act since selfish behavior can create disharmony that can negatively affect you for years. It’s important to honor your needs....

Think Like a Beginner

by | Nov 19, 2014 | Attitude

Approaching every situation with the fresh curiosity of a beginner will make you receptive to details you might otherwise miss. Maintaining a sense of newness keeps you engaged with an attitude of wonder. Because others appreciate your focused attention they’re...