Embrace Change

Change can be difficult and sad, but our resistance is what causes suffering. When circumstances run counter to what we think we want, it’s normal to feel sad, disappointed or even angry. If we argue with the reality of the situation, we stay stuck in the pain...

Shake It Up

No matter what stage of life we’re in, stepping out of our comfort zone is enlivening and rewarding. A risk free life may feel good and appear safe, but it doesn’t encourage personal expansion. A journey without growth is so uninspiring that it can dim the...

Quiet Desperation

Do you spend precious time doing what others expect of you or what you think you should but don’t really want to? Do you sometimes feel a quiet desperation, hoping for some miracle to come along and save you from boredom or dissatisfaction? If so, the reset...

Beginnings

Every bit of struggle, disappointment and joy experienced in the past year was absolutely necessary to get you to where you are now. Each beginning brings with it an opportunity for reinvention. Think of the things you no longer need and rather than fight against...

Change Is Certain

Change is a constant you can count on. In spite of its inevitability, most people fear the lack of certainty it brings. But, gazing longingly toward the past will cause you to miss the delicious sweetness that can be found in each moment. If you enjoy aspects of your...

Change Yourself

You can’t alter your experience of the world by changing other people. It won’t work. If you can’t tolerate them, move on. Don’t frustrate yourself by expecting them to transform into someone you want them to be. Even if they change under pressure, they’ll...