Life Is Not Against You

by | Apr 26, 2015 | Trust

If you view the world as a threatening place, it will be. You’ll see people, situations and calamities all around you. You’ll feel on your guard, anxious and suspicious. You’ll be reluctant to engage in friendly conversation, less willing to meet...

Drop Your Story

by | Mar 27, 2015 | Trust

If you could drop all your stories about yourself and the world and exist totally in the present moment, as a fresh, eager and trustful human, would you? Does that image sound appealing? Every ‘legitimate’ concern is something that you’ve decided to...

Through the Looking Glass

by | Feb 21, 2015 | Trust

Whether you’re hopeful about the world or view it as a sinking ship, your attitude tells you more about you than about what’s going on out there. If life seems good, you’re likely in the habit of looking for the upside. If it looks gloomy,...

What You See Is You

by | Feb 12, 2015 | Trust

Since it’s unlikely that you’ll ever arrive at a universally agreed-upon understanding of reality, the question is, what version of it will help you create the most enjoyable experience of life? Luckily, the answer is consistently accurate across culture,...

You Never Know

by | Mar 29, 2014 | Problems, Trust

When something unwanted happens and you feel the urge to resist, remember that you rarely know the purpose of what’s unfolding when it’s happening. If you think of all the seeming misfortunes you’ve endured, you’ll probably note that many of...

When Life Throws You A Curve Ball

by | Feb 12, 2014 | Trust

Every now and then, something unexpected happens that makes you doubt your judgment. However, how it unfolded might just be perfect to allow something far better than you had in mind. If a situation doesn’t match what you were hoping for and your expectations...