It's so easy to get caught up in worrying thoughts so that the next thing you know you are drowning in despair with darkness swirling around. It is subtle and sneaks up on you. It's easy to do these days. Sure, feelings come and go. But sometimes I forget the "go" part. It's important to …
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If you have ever taught or observed a teacher in action, you will find that in most moments the instructor is reminding students to pay attention, sit in their seat, stop talking, try harder, do better. Notice, where is the focus? It is very natural to ignore all of the many things going right and …
When I find myself reading the news, listening to the news, going on social media, I find myself irritable, hyper, overwhelmed and sad. When I decide to slow down and get quiet, tears are released and the pain is felt. During these times, I remember that I need to get back to basics, it's survival …
Anger channeled appropriately is one of the most powerful forces out there! Many times in my life, I have found myself hitting a brick wall. I have felt lost, impatient, and righteously pissed off. Some of those times, I have remembered to take that anger and flip it. Alone, I might find myself screaming "Enough, …
I once took a graduate course in Public Speaking. I remember a woman in my class going up to the podium to present her topic. And I remember her getting very quiet...she froze. You know...the kind of fear based blank out you can experience in front of a large audience? I have had my moments, …
Every day, it seems there is a person who catches another doing something wrong and posts it on social media. They don't even consider going to the individual and having a crucial conversation about it, where healing and understanding can happen. Honestly, I cannot even imagine growing up in this day and age. The mistakes …
Create a new story about yourself today. Rehearse a new way of being, living, experiencing. See the door open, watch yourself step through the door and not look back. If rain used to make you depressed, today it makes you smile. Splashing in the puddles, smelling the richness of the earth, you realize that everything …
How many times have you had an issue with another and instead of going directly to that person, you vented to them or to another? Don't get me wrong, venting to a trusted source and getting to the root of your feelings is important...but you have to take the next step. Most of us are …
Many times in our lives we may find ourselves in situations that question all of our decisions. Then one day we may get an "Ah ha" moment that brings such clarity and understanding. Because of these gifts, I remind myself of this wisdom during uncomfortable times. I remind myself that in that one precious moment …
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