When You Feel Defensive

Defensive reactions are usually the result of old wounds getting triggered; a sign that you’re momentarily caught in an old, unpleasant story. While it’s common to blame others for causing your feelings, doing so misses the point. The feelings are...

Hurt Feelings

When your feelings are hurt, remember that the way others behave isn’t about you. As difficult as it may be to believe, nothing is ever personal. Everyone is doing the best they can. They’re acting in a way that feels right to them in any given moment. If...

Your Concerns Are About You

Being preoccupied with bad things that happen to other people, in other places, at other times, is a misuse of the present moment. It creates a vibration of dissatisfaction that influences how you’ll respond to life in the next moment. If you find yourself...

Anger Is Information

There will always be people and situations in life that irk you. But really, the main reason you ever get bugged is because something isn’t the way you want it. You are responsible for your feelings. Don’t fall into the powerless trap of assigning blame to...

What You Really Want

Luxury, riches and adventure are desirable for the same reason — they hold the promise of making you feel good. You may think that once these conditions are met, you’ll be happy. But this a myth. Each moment is informed by the previous one. If you’re...