Antidote to Fear

Fear and anxiety result from wanting control but feeling like we don’t have it. Even though we will never have total control, few of the disastrous scenarios we imagine will ever come to pass. In the bigger picture, everything is continually shifting in and out...

It All Works Out

In spite of all our fears and worries, if we keep our ‘eye on the prize’ and don’t sabotage our efforts, our dreams and plans usually work out for the best. While what comes to pass might not always be exactly what we imagined or wanted, what does...

A Source of Strength

Sometimes it’s difficult to muster the inner fortitude to cope with difficult circumstances. It’s daunting when we can’t conceive of answers, solutions or logical step-by-step remedies to an unwanted situation. Feeling like we can’t control our...

When It Doesn’t Work Out

When something doesn’t work out the way we think it should, it’s not a mistake or failure. It just means the Universe has something better in mind. While we do need to honor any feelings of disappointment, wallowing in it can lead to getting so stuck in...

No Need to Suffer

Doing things because we think we should often results in substandard outcomes. Conversely, doing what we love feels good, so we usually do it well. We may not necessarily make as much money or reap as much recognition doing what we love, but being happy means we...

Suspicion Is Self-Reinforcing

When we’re feeling fearful, our minds find no shortage of evidence to attach our feelings to and confirm our suspicions. We interpret incoming information and the behavior of others so it fits with our pre-existing perceptions. This changes our attitude and...