I read this advice that suggested you should mentally wish good will towards everyone you run into, because at some telepathic level they will mentally pick up on it, and respond in a friendly manner back towards you. It's a way to create a sense of harmony wherever you go. Even if this idea of … Continue reading Good Will
Author: Fox Michaels
Fox Michaels is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner from the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology. He is an intuitive leader with more than 15 years experience as a trainer. In his spare time, Fox writes the ongoing blog Like a Fox!, where he shares his fun, joyful approach to life and love, as his own way of contributing to the Human Potential Movement. When not reading from his library full of personal development books, you can find Fox enjoying the cinema perks of being on AMC’s A-List, and also working to make sure that he’s the most stylish man on his own Instagram page. Feel free to check out if he's succeeding with that @foxmichaels.
Practice
As I look back at my day, I notice that the times I felt the most ease and at peace, were the times I was just in the moment. I wasn't lost in thought. My attention wasn't being pulled by something online. I wasn't stuck up in my head. Time had no meaning, and I … Continue reading Practice
Simple Habits
I can't go to sleep without having brushed and flossed my teeth. It's a daily habit I developed because taking care of myself is important to me. I also make sure each night that I've reminded myself of my blessings, and have practiced gratitude for them. And I make sure that I practice forgiveness, so … Continue reading Simple Habits
Better
We think everything happens out there, and that the world out there has too many things that need to be fixed. And it's a big world. And needing to fix such a big world makes it seem like a really big job. But it's important to remember that we each are a part of this … Continue reading Better
Words
I love words. Obviously, I do, as I'm a writer. But words can be used deceptively. A person's actions speak so much more clearly about their character than the words they use. And their energy is actually much easier to read. People can try to spin a story with their words, but if you pay … Continue reading Words
Life
Life is all too brief. So at some point, we should start living it, rather than always working on "getting our act together." How long do you need to give someone to "come to their senses" before you decide you better enjoy what time you have left - with or without them? How many years … Continue reading Life
Freedom
Don't you feel exhausted? I do too. It's from trying to keep up with all of the noise that's out there, while also constantly bracing ourselves against it. Resistance, being on guard and blocking out any and all of the injustice out there, takes a lot of energy. And that leaves us exhausted. What if … Continue reading Freedom
Fresh Start
Each day is a new chance for you to start fresh, create the life of your dreams, and under your terms. If you can breathe, if you find yourself to be awake in this new day, you get that chance. In the book The Magic of Believing, author Claude Bristol describes how Franklin D. Roosevelt … Continue reading Fresh Start
Simple
I'm a voracious reader. I always have a stack of at least ten books I'm reading at a time. And yet I have found with all of that book reading, along with all of the online blogs, articles and posts, with my formal academic education, and also the shoddy miseducation from those talking heads on … Continue reading Simple
No Guarantee
From what I know about life, is that it's not a guarantee that we'll all get to live through the end of the day. For some of us, today will be it for this lifetime. So, if you have a dream about how you want your life to be, it might be a good idea … Continue reading No Guarantee
Do Your Best
Just always do the best you can do in any given moment. Pay attention to your gut and your heart, they'll remind if you're not doing your best in the moment. They'll remind you if you know any better. It's really that simple. If you want to avoid regret, listen to your heart, pay attention … Continue reading Do Your Best
The Why
Why do you want what you want? If you know the answer to that, then getting it is a cinch. We're usually so much more wrapped up in how to get it, and that seems to be the trouble. If there's anything I've learned in my lifetime, it's that I just don't know enough to … Continue reading The Why
Anticipation
The anticipation of something happening is almost always a much more delicious experience than the actual event. Visualizing all of the exciting recreation for that upcoming vacation, planning the wedding of the century, working towards that degree which promises so many job opportunities, or merely dreaming of the time coming up when things will finally … Continue reading Anticipation
Amazing
Isn't it amazing that there is some force that cares so much about us that it makes sure we breathe regularly, our hearts beat, and that our blood circulates, supplying the energy needed throughout every area of our body? Isn't it amazing that this is all taken care of for us seamlessly, so we can … Continue reading Amazing
Love One Another
We have to Love One Another. The way we're going to lift our society, the only way, is through the Power of Love. That may sound like one of those 80's pop ballads, but it's still true. When it seems like the fight is insurmountable, and nothing is changing for the better, that's because there … Continue reading Love One Another
Creation
Our thinking is what creates our experience. We tend to spend most of our time lost in our thoughts, which are in effect mostly about problems from the past or an imagined problematic future. Spending so much time thinking about our problems only helps to perpetuate them in our lives. The funny thing is, when … Continue reading Creation
Consciousness
This is a heavy concept, but it's fundamental. Consciousness is a steady stream of Source Energy intelligence that runs throughout all of the Universe as pure Love. And we have access to this intelligence at all times. In fact, we should be accessing it to live a fully heart-centered life. What blocks it from us … Continue reading Consciousness
Thoughts
A Course in Miracles teaches that What you see reflects your thinking, and your thinking but reflects the choice of what you want to see. Our brains are these perfectly built machines with an elegant system for filtering information far better than any algorithm from a computer search engine or social media platform. Through the … Continue reading Thoughts
Capability
One of my favorite analogies from the teachings of Abraham-Hicks is when they describe watching a little baby first try to walk, as they stumble and bumble around then fall, and how you would never say to them "Get up you little dummy!" because you accept that they are learning and finding their balance. So … Continue reading Capability
The Very Best
American author Wallace D. Wattles said, The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself. Change begins with yourself. Progress begins with your own life. We want to live in a world of peace, equality, respect and love. It's created from each one of us beginning … Continue reading The Very Best
Vitality
Love is a vital element in sustaining life. Just like any nutrient, when you're deficient in it, you get sick. Just like sunlight, if you keep yourself blocked off from it, you weaken. Just like oxygen, if you cut yourself off from it, you wither and die. Love is vital to life. So be sure … Continue reading Vitality
Healing
There is a beautiful Hawaiian prayer for healing, called the Ho’oponopono Prayer. It's simple, short and powerful. By repeating it's four phrases over and over, it helps to calm you, and clear anger, hurt and negativity. It's about forgiveness, but it calls on you to take responsibility yourself, as any emotions you feel ultimately come … Continue reading Healing
Peace
The Dalai Lama says World Peace begins with Inner Peace. It all begins with you. How peaceful are you inside? There are so many things in the world to be angry over. So many things to judge. So much evil to hate. But those emotions do not bring peace to you, and will never bring … Continue reading Peace
Integrity
I think one of the main reasons that animals are so appealing to us, is their pure integrity. They don't speak with words, so they don't lie. When they interact with people, they show us exactly how they feel about us, whether its favorable, or not. There's no subtext, no passive aggressiveness, no labeling, and … Continue reading Integrity
Light
Challenges in life, and troubling situations can cause such despair, but it's crucial to remember that there is a higher power, always available for us to turn to. Even in the darkest situations, we can ask what can we learn from it, and how can we help bring light through to it. Genesis 50:20 says: … Continue reading Light
Beliefs
Oprah shared these words of wisdom about living your dream life: You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe. Our beliefs run our whole lives. They affect how we look at things. They actually limit our focus on the things we do see. And our beliefs definitely determine what we become in … Continue reading Beliefs
A Joyful Heart
I'm no doctor, but I know that there is a force running through us that is ultimately responsible for our health and healing. It's the same force that sparks life into us from the start. Doctors are most definitely needed, but the best of them know that they are there to brilliantly help create the … Continue reading A Joyful Heart
Change
Wayne Dyer would always say, When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. It's helpful to remember that we have this power, especially when the things we look at don't look so great. And, oftentimes the world around us looks so troubled because there's a lot of noise … Continue reading Change
Attention
I learned a technique that I'm putting into practice, which is to notice where my attention goes. I don't know about you, but I can get wrapped up in fearful thoughts and then suddenly I lose the time and place that my body is actually in. Or I'm sucked so deeply into the vortex of … Continue reading Attention
Just Start It
Just start it. Whatever it is that you feel would be good for you, or fun to do, but you're dragging your feet on actually getting to it, just start it. You're not going to be perfect at it, but start it anyway. It might not even be the thing you do for long before … Continue reading Just Start It
Forgiveness is not One-and-Done
Practicing forgiveness is so important for your mental health. Forgiveness helps free you from the burden of being weighed down by anger and resentment. But it doesn't have to be such a significant and ultimate decision. I recently heard author Glennon Doyle give this great description of forgiveness. She said, Forgiveness is not a before … Continue reading Forgiveness is not One-and-Done
Get Happy
On a recent interview, Dr. Joe Dispenza said, Get Happy, what's the worst that can happen? You'll be happy! What are we waiting for? Are we waiting for the world to settle down again before we can be happy? It may never settle down, especially if we don't actively choose happiness first. I don't believe it's … Continue reading Get Happy
Reverence
The older I get, the more I'm mindful to follow the adage to live each day as if it was your last. To be present, enjoying the moments as they come, and to not take things for granted. To drop the troubled stories of the past, and the worries of the future. But I also … Continue reading Reverence
An Empowering Choice
One of the most powerful pieces of advice I've ever received, is that it's vital to mindfully give your energy and attention to what you are for, rather than what you are against. There's a lot of bad behavior out there, and too much negativity, but it does no good to feed it your energy … Continue reading An Empowering Choice
Make a difference
There's so much chaos going on in the world right now, moving at such a fast pace, and it feels overwhelming. It feels so big. If you ever think the world's problems are so insurmountable, and that you have no power to affect any change, just remember this gem of quote from the Dalai Lama: … Continue reading Make a difference
Focus
It's been said that on the other side of fear is your freedom. So why is it so hard to get to that other side? Do we not really want our freedom? Or is fear so captivating that we can't seem to see past it? It's also been said that the opposite of fear is … Continue reading Focus
Extraordinary Living
I have a treasured book of quotes from one of my heroes, Dr. Wayne Dyer, titled: You Are What You Think (365 Meditations for Extraordinary Living). Tonight I read his quote where he asked, "Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?" I can't help but wonder why we're not asking this … Continue reading Extraordinary Living
Be cool
Most of the great teachers advise to let go of desperately wanting so much, and relax. It seems tricky, but it's true. If I'm focused on wanting something desperately, then I'm focused on the fact that I don't have it. I can't get it, because I'm busy wanting it. Wanting and having are two different … Continue reading Be cool
Perspective
Are you living from a perspective of lack, or from a perspective of abundance? Lack causes your energy to contract and close in. Abundance causes your energy to be open and expand. Living with abundance doesn't necessarily mean that you're suddenly a billionaire. Living with abundance means that you feel open, expanded and at ease. … Continue reading Perspective
Yesterday is Gone
Yesterday is gone. Whether it was good, bad, ugly or any combination of it all, it's done, gone and no more. It's only still bothering you if you're looking at it in the rear view mirror. The thing about that is, if you're focused on the rear view mirror, then you can't see what's ahead, … Continue reading Yesterday is Gone
Compassion
Little kids are supposed to learn and grow each day. It's perfectly understandable that they will stumble, wobble, and fall as they learn to walk. It's expected that they won't have all of the words yet to be able to describe what they need. Or even to be able to pronounce them properly. We think … Continue reading Compassion
Make it a good one.
This weekend I revisited the amazing and nearly perfect Back to the Future movie trilogy. At the end of the final chapter, after many wild trips through several timelines, Doc Brown concludes it all by saying, Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one. That's not just some movie magic … Continue reading Make it a good one.
Miracles
Wayne Dyer said, So many people are expecting a miracle instead of being a miracle. And really, I think it's all about accepting your being the miracle that you are. Because you are a miracle. The fact that you can read my words and process the meaning that I'm giving to them, while your heart … Continue reading Miracles
See it
Bob Proctor says If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand. I believe this. I don't think it's some magic trick, or woo-woo, new age mumbo jumbo. It's extremely practical when you realize that anything you can physically hold in your hand was once just a thought in someone's head. … Continue reading See it
We need more light
A dark side to social media is how hostile and divisive it can be in even the most harmless-seeming posts. Under the cover of online anonymity, people can get belligerent, arguing with strangers and spewing venom. And to what end? You can't really win an argument. "Winning" over someone else, only proves to make them … Continue reading We need more light
It’s temporary
Everything is temporary. A job loss is temporary. A great career, at best, is temporary. An economic boom is temporary. An economic downturn is just temporary. And a life, whether it's good or bad, is only temporary after all. In the end, it's all only temporary. Remember this when going through the bad spells, and … Continue reading It’s temporary
Choice
We are gifted with free will. We get to choose how to approach each moment. We get to choose if we want to be happy or not. We don't always get to choose what's happening out there. But if we had to wait on the world around us to look just exactly how we want … Continue reading Choice
How do you do?
I believe the phrase: The way you do anything is the way you do everything. It's all about your mindset. And it's very telling when you realize your own innate consistency. If you're kind and respectful to strangers, and people you may think have nothing to offer you, then it's natural for you to automatically … Continue reading How do you do?
Knowledge
It's important to study and train to develop skills for success. But studying can easily turn into a way to hide from actually becoming a success. Seth Godin asks: What have you done with what you’ve learned? You can pick any subject and gain all of the knowledge there is to find on it, but … Continue reading Knowledge
Look Ahead
I've always been happiest when I have something to look forward to. I feel energized with excitement when I have an upcoming event, a trip, or a goal to achieve. It's different from when I've just wanted to have something end. Wanting to be done with a class, or a job, or even just a … Continue reading Look Ahead
Practice
A long time ago, when diapers were a staple in my wardrobe, I couldn't walk without wobbling, or use a fork, or say the word "truck" correctly. (my "tr" sounded like an "F"... it was laugh riot at gatherings) Eventually, with enough practice, I went from wobbling to walking to running. With enough practice I … Continue reading Practice
Blessings
Whenever I start to play the sad game of Regrets, wishing I'd never met certain people, or that I hadn't allowed certain events to unfold as they did, I have to remind myself that if it wasn't for living through those things, then I wouldn't be me exactly. Any of the achievements I now have, … Continue reading Blessings
What is certain
Today I heard one of the talking heads, from their little grid of Zoom boxes that lately make up what passes for television talk shows, say that we're currently dealing with a "weird loss of certainty," and it's hard navigating it, as they are a "control freak." Actually, I don't think we had any kind … Continue reading What is certain
Real Peace
I used to rehearse arguments in my head, (or out loud while alone in the shower) with all of the antagonists in my life. Sure, I would come up with some amazing zingers that would make the writers of Dynasty proud, but in reality they just never came up at the right time. Also, all … Continue reading Real Peace
Recharge
Over the last few weeks I've scrolled through more screen time on my phone than I ever have. It seems to be draining the battery faster now, and has gotten to where I need to charge it at least twice a day. I'm also noticing that it gets overheated from working too hard. I'm always … Continue reading Recharge
Don’t forget
We forget all the time that this day could be our last. We forget all the time that we're not guaranteed another Monday, whether manic or chill. We forget all the time that the last text we sent, video we uploaded, or comment we posted could very well have been our final one. We forget … Continue reading Don’t forget
Show, don’t tell
Actions speak louder than words. It's a true statement, but looks funny written out. After all, words are what we use to communicate. But they often fall short in telling an effective story. Isn't it a picture that's worth a thousand words? That can mean that a picture is an extremely valuable source of information, … Continue reading Show, don’t tell
Love Yourself
Love Yourself. It just might be the most important thing you can do. It's certainly fundamental to a healthy self esteem. A healthy self esteem enables you to make good choices for your life. Making good choices for your life, can make a it a joyful one. A joyful life is one worth living. That's … Continue reading Love Yourself
Practice Forgiveness
It's important to take care of yourself. And practicing forgiveness actually takes care of you more than whoever it is you should forgive. Holding on to anger, grudges and resentment affects your health, not the jerk you feel it towards. Forgive, and forgive often. I write this for myself as much as anyone reading this. … Continue reading Practice Forgiveness
Learn to Listen
I love hospitality workers. They hold a special place in my heart. I pray for their specific plight during this pandemic, as most of the hospitality businesses are shut down and the jobs they are normally underpaid for are now simply gone. For years I myself worked in a restaurant, and while it was hard … Continue reading Learn to Listen
Good Days
The days as of late are a strange mix of being way too long, or so short they almost didn't happen. And they all seem to blend into one another. But even still, I believe they each have something to offer. Each day is thread in the tapestry of your life. I believe it's helpful … Continue reading Good Days
Give Yourself a Break
I often find myself thinking that I'm being too lazy for my own good. I think I need to be doing more for my career. I think I need to be doing more for society. I think I need to exercise more. I need to watch my diet more. More, more, more! And I find … Continue reading Give Yourself a Break
Grow Through It
We grow from discomfort. We might prefer to always stay comfortable, but comfort can lead to stagnation which stops any kind of growth. And if we're not growing we're dying. Building strong muscles and a tight waistline comes from pushing past your comfort zone, lifting heavy weights, and breaking a sweat. Building new professional skills … Continue reading Grow Through It
Habits
I've had a really bad habit of worrying about the future and worrying about what I'm going to do with my life. But what if I just focused on doing my best, and drop the worrying? What if I just focus on being at peace, being kind, and being as loving as I can be … Continue reading Habits
Solutions
I watched a recent remote broadcast from Abraham-Hicks, giving a talk about the current situation that the whole world is dealing with. As always, they gave pure, elegant advise on a number of the issues arising from all of this. One gem that stood out enough for me to quickly jot down was, "When you … Continue reading Solutions
Marching Forward
We grow from day to day, sometimes with each passing moment, and through each life lesson we change. Life keeps marching forward, and I know that I'm not the same person I was last year. I'm not even the same person I was last week. Some changes are subtle. Some changes leave me unrecognizable to … Continue reading Marching Forward
Energy
I read a post advising not to use your energy to worry, but instead to use it to believe. It hit the nail on a great point. One use of your energy will drain you, the other will sustain you. It's like how our devices start losing their charge the longer we use them. Seems … Continue reading Energy
Listen and Tune in.
Louise Hay was a wonderful author and teacher. One of my favorite books of hers, You Can Heal Your Life, has this ingenious index, where she lists common ailments you may suffer from, along with the underlying emotional cause of each particular "dis-ease." And then she offers a new thought pattern to practice and encourage … Continue reading Listen and Tune in.
A Life Worth Living
I make sure I laugh every day because I want a life filled with days that I had laughed. I make sure to think of all the people that I love, every day, because I want a life filled with days that I had loved. I make sure to see posts of puppies and kittens … Continue reading A Life Worth Living
Avoid Regret
If saying or doing something hurtful against another feels bad to you now, just think about how much worse you may feel in the future, looking back and being powerless to stop your past self. Have you ever recalled something nasty you may have said in the past, and cringed in horror at the thought? … Continue reading Avoid Regret
Hope and Peace
On this Easter Sunday, we are reminded of the message of hope as given from the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Hope and a fresh start for a new chapter. A new chapter for us all, and a renewal of a commitment of mine. I pray to the Holy Spirit to let my … Continue reading Hope and Peace
Practice Kindness
Kindness is a skill appreciated by most, and one that benefits all. They say you can catch more flies with honey. And as Mark Twain put it, Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Practicing kindness is the way to a happy life. It's what can save the … Continue reading Practice Kindness
Good things
We become what we consume and think about all day long. That's why it's important to be mindful of what kind of information and media we fill ourselves up with. However, it's with beautiful design that our inner wisdom will set off alarm bells by feeling crappy when we're consumed with too much of what … Continue reading Good things
True Colors
I read this quote that says, If someone shows you their true colors, don't try and repaint them. This hit home for me, because I've made the mistake of trying to "fix" people in a misguided attempt at helping. I've also confused the idea of "seeing the best in everyone" to mean that I can … Continue reading True Colors
The Real Deal
I was never a fan of dress rehearsals. The anxiety of a production is at an all time high that night, and anything that can go wrong, usually does. Actually, they say that a terrible dress rehearsal means you'll have a great opening night. Because, essentially then you've gotten all of the kinks out. They … Continue reading The Real Deal
Introspection
Eckhart Tolle recently brought up a famous quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet, "There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so." Hamlet should know. He was an awfully introspective fellow, always dancing around in his head with those heavy thoughts of his. And the message is important. Things, experiences, situations, and relationships are … Continue reading Introspection
Answers
Abraham-Hicks has said that you can't talk and listen at the same time. This is fundamental for effective communication. If you want to know if you've been heard, and if you truly want to get the answers you've asked for, then you need to quiet down, listen for a change, and receive them. You don't … Continue reading Answers
Being
In a recent interview regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, and the emotions that pop up due to our stay-at-home response, acclaimed author Glennon Doyle said that "One of the reasons we all want to get online and do something right now is because we want to get away." We've been so programmed to believe that we … Continue reading Being
A circle of things
I recently heard this great piece of advice given about dealing with feeling overwhelmed with all the things to do with modern life. Essentially they said to put everything you can actually do something about into one imaginary circle, and then put everything that you cannot presently do anything about into another circle. Then just … Continue reading A circle of things
You are enough
You are enough. I don't know if you realize that or not. I think most people don't. I think that's why we believe we have to buy things to impress others, hoping to fill an emptiness inside. Why we have hoarded so many things, that renting storage units is a major industry. Why we all … Continue reading You are enough
Each and Every Day
In a zoom meeting this week, we touched on the fact that sometimes you just want to veg out and do nothing, rather than face all the challenges coming up in navigating these uncertain times, while still hoping to achieve professional goals. Our coach, the meeting lead - ever the motivator - reminded us that … Continue reading Each and Every Day
It’s all here, now
When I feel overwhelmed, it's because I'm thinking I need to solve all of the problems in my world right in that immediate moment. I don't even know where to start, but I already feel like I'm behind. The deal with thinking about all of your problems is that you're actively directing your thoughts towards … Continue reading It’s all here, now
I’m awake!
My absolute favorite moment of the day, is when I first wake up and realize that I'm awake! It feels like a light switch is turned on, and I'm surged with electricity. The first thought that pops into my head is Thank You-for my life, and then I get so excited at the thought of … Continue reading I’m awake!
Life is short
Life is short. That's what they say, anyway. I know that when I'm at my lowest, life feels like its too long. Like if I catch myself sitting around waiting for a horrible pandemic to end, the days can seem to drag on forever. On the other hand, when it's time to turn in for … Continue reading Life is short
A loving world
More than anyone I've come across, Wayne Dyer had a knack for speaking truth that I felt directly from the heart. One notable truth-zinger of his, was the quote below that perfectly sums up my thoughts about the way of the world. These thoughts form a perspective I've had ever since I was a kid, … Continue reading A loving world
Happy all along the way
Beware of Destination Happiness. You know, that thing where you think like, I'll be happy when... (I graduate / I get a new job / I win the lottery / I get a new house / I get married / I get divorced / I get remarried... etc.) I've fallen for that trap so many … Continue reading Happy all along the way
What goes on inside
I've struggled with wanting to control everything around me, thinking that way I could guarantee my happiness. But that has only just brought on more anxiety. It's impossible to anticipate and control every little thing in the world around you. Especially when dealing with a world changing global pandemic. Wayne Dyer said "You cannot always … Continue reading What goes on inside
Great advice
On my old computer's desktop wallpaper, I had this cute picture I found of a cartoon figure looking up at a full moon, with a caption that read: Two things to remember in life: Take care of your thoughts when you're alone, and Take care of your words when you're with people. Much like that … Continue reading Great advice
Light is Life
Light is Life. Just look at our plants and pets. They naturally go towards the sunlight. I love the sight of somebody's doggie or cat catching a power nap in the sun. It looks so delicious and they seem pretty darn smart to know how to enjoy it so much. Last year I was shocked … Continue reading Light is Life
Forget time
When I'm fully engaged in the present, and when I'm really invested in what I'm doing in the here and NOW, I have no time to wallow about the past or worry about the future. In fact, at that point I have no sense of time at all. It's when I've taken my attention away … Continue reading Forget time
The squeeze
Wayne Dyer had a great teaching, saying "When you squeeze an orange, orange juice comes out - because that's what's inside. When you are squeezed, what comes out is what is inside." Life is different right now, to put it lightly. And with all of these fast and unnerving changes, we are being squeezed. What … Continue reading The squeeze
Divine Creation
The thing about acting in theatre is that the director can create a vision for the play, but it's up to the actors to manage it and bring the vision to life. And once it's opening night, and those stage lights are up, it's entirely the actor's responsibility. Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage, … Continue reading Divine Creation
The Best Defense
The answer is love. You could get angry for all kinds of reasons. You can get fed up. You can prove how wrong the other side is. Or you can focus on love. Simply focus on what you can love. One way is about contraction, resistance, and darkness, which is a health-killer. The other is … Continue reading The Best Defense
Humanity
Young or old, rich or poor, famous or not... this COVID-19 pandemic affects us all. No matter what our unique story is, it's touched each one of us. Every part of the globe has been impacted. And there's a lot of fear, frustration and uncertainty running throughout all of humanity at the moment. Still, I'm … Continue reading Humanity
Their turf
A bright spot during this uneasy time of social distancing / self quarantines, and one of my favorite things to see, are the pets that seem overjoyed to have their fitness people around all day filming at-home workouts. These cute doggies and cats can't help but participate as their person is all over their turf, … Continue reading Their turf
New Choice
Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker, Gabrielle Bernstein, shares a great 3-step method on how to deal with anxiety or with any negative thought. She advises to: Notice the fearful thoughtForgive the thoughtProactively choose a better-feeling thought This reminds me of an Improv game I used to play, called "new choice". It's a way to … Continue reading New Choice
Mindfulness
I am so grateful for the wave of mindful practices people are employing in reaction to this pandemic. Washing our hands regularly. Being mindful of what we touch and where we go. Covering our mouths when we sneeze and cough. Paying attention to how we feel. Being aware of how fragile our elder community is. Heck, … Continue reading Mindfulness
The Gift
As we find ourselves in a world dealing with a global pandemic, and uncertainty all around for what the repercussions will be, I find myself easily slipping into a familiar pattern of wishing it was two months from now. Wishing this time was over. It's an old habit of mine to wish I could fast … Continue reading The Gift
Focus
Whenever I've gone into mental free fall, and I can sense the next stop will be full-on panic, I've learned to anchor into focusing on my breath. And, once I've stopped the cognitive plummet with a slow inhale, pause, and slow exhale, I've learned to then effectively climb back up out of the pit by … Continue reading Focus
Look For the Helpers
My hero, Fred Rogers, would share this wisdom his mother gave to him as a boy whenever he saw scary things in the news. She would say, "Look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping." He summed it up as, "If you look for the helpers, you'll know that there is … Continue reading Look For the Helpers
Like a Fox! 