Pay attention to your self-talk. I was struggling with an issue recently. Deep down, I knew I didn't want to do something, but for some reason I was having a hard time making a final decision about it. So I meditated on the subject, and asked to gain clarity on the issue. That's when a … Continue reading Self-Talk
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Greatness
When you feel judged, it's best to remember that your feelings come from your thoughts. The judgement you're feeling is coming from your own perspective. That feeling of being judged is coming directly from yourself. That realization is empowering, because it reveals that you are in charge of your perceptions. Your perceptions are what dictate … Continue reading Greatness
Decisions
I believe that if you're having trouble with a decision in life, particularly on deciding if choosing one way is the right choice, then that means that it is not. The best choice is to stop struggling with a decision. The decision is no. The best course of action is to move on from this … Continue reading Decisions
Focus on Gratitude
It is said that energy grows where attention flows. Whatever we focus our attention on is what expands. Since gratitude is such a wonderful feeling, it just makes good sense then to focus as much attention on it as possible. The benefits only multiply from practicing gratitude. You feel amazing focusing on what you're grateful … Continue reading Focus on Gratitude
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
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
