Witness or Wallow

by | May 31, 2015 | Patience

Observing life as the witness helps us move through almost anything with more composure. Since we’re capable of seeing only a small and filtered view of reality at any moment, the full implications of events often escape us until eventually hindsight reveals a...

Resonance

by | Oct 25, 2014 | Compassion, Patience, Toxic Emotions

Have you ever been in a really good mood and encountered someone grouchily spewing negativity? It’s amazing how quickly you can shift from a generally contented frame of mind to a critical one – about them! Your reaction shows up as an impulse to be...

May Tolerance Triumph

by | Dec 13, 2013 | Acceptance, Patience

Everyone responds to life differently. Behavior that’s unpleasant or weird to you may seem perfectly reasonable from another perspective. Since you can’t know what it’s like to be anyone else, judging them is an illogical and counterproductive...

Come From Your Heart

by | Aug 25, 2012 | Compassion, Kindness, Patience

Next time you get a bit impatient or angry and you’re about to let your feelings be known to others, pause for a moment. Remember, the person you’re about to express your opinion to is in need of as much kindness and understanding as you are. If they seem...

Hold the Space

by | Feb 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Compassion, Create, Patience

When someone in your life creates drama and you engage, you fan the flames of conflict. However, if you understand that it’s not personal and not your problem, you’ll diffuse their energy. When there’s nothing to push against, the issue will fall...