How You See Your Cup Matters

by | Dec 18, 2012 | Choices, interpretation, Perception

Don’t dismiss an optimistic outlook as simplistic or naive. Seeing the cup as half full improves how you feel. A positive frame of mind energizes, while a negative one consumes vitality. When it comes to your attitude toward life, you have complete free will....

Acknowledge and Transform

by | Nov 27, 2012 | Change, Create, Feelings, Perception

When your reaction to something you see or hear angers, disgusts or even leaves you feeling slightly uncomfortable, immediately acknowledge the sensations in your body so your feelings don’t get repressed. Feelings that are actually felt are free to fly away....

Tell It Like You Want It

by | Nov 9, 2012 | Perception

When you see something you don’t like, first realize that you might not be seeing the whole picture. If your perception feels bad, remember everything is multidimensional and, in some way, even this unwanted person/place/thing/event is for you. Don’t...

Balance with Happiness

by | Oct 28, 2012 | Balance, Happiness, Perception, Yin/Yang

The exquisite beauty in the world is counter-balanced by an equal amount of its opposite. This play of polarities is what defines everything. When your perception is filtered through the lens of happiness, it’s easy to see both beauty and its opposite. But,...

Overcoming Defensiveness

by | Oct 27, 2012 | Choices, Discernment, Freedom, Perception

Knowing how to listen to feedback or criticism from others without getting defensive is a powerful life skill. It enables you to avoid lots of squabbles and take in valuable information that could make you more effective. If this appeals to you, commit to ending your...