The World’s In You

by | Dec 21, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, interpretation

Two people can experience the same situation and have dramatically different reactions. One person might believe challenges are opportunities to learn; another may only fear failure. One avoids conversations with strangers while the other enjoys the opportunity to...

Remembering Your Wisdom

by | Nov 28, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Love

You know that complaining is unproductive, feeling sorry for yourself reduces your personal power, negativity diminishes your energy, focusing on what’s wrong prevents you from seeing opportunities right in front of you and criticizing others creates a toxic...

The Cause of Your Feelings

by | Nov 17, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Focus

The external circumstances of your life are never responsible for how you feel. It’s your internal narrative that creates your experience. You are always free to choose how to feel. To realize the empowering effect of this truth first-hand, try this: a) Be...

True Compassion

by | Nov 14, 2012 | Awareness, Compassion, Kindness

Genuine compassion comes from understanding that people suffer when they bump up against their own limitations. They endure that discomfort until they’re able to move through the lesson that life is offering them. When you see someone who’s in the thick of...

Getting Over Hard Feelings

by | Nov 11, 2012 | Attention, Awareness

Sometimes hurt, sadness or anger is so deep that you’re completely consumed by it. Talking about it usually just keeps you stuck. When you find yourself in the middle of an emotional haze, rather than adding energy with words, pause and just sit still. Focus on...