Overcoming Judgment…Why we fear judgment and ways to overcome it. ~ Did you know that we can learn to be immune to judgment and overcome the world? Yes…in fact, we were taught how to do this more than 2,000 years ago, yet we’re not doing it. The fear of being judged…as if we’re not good enough, is one of the many symptoms we experience when we “believe” what’s said. It’s Read More
Hurt Feelings? Are your own thoughts hurting your feelings? We’ve all felt hurt at one time or another. Do you remember when we were kids, the old adage, “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words can never hurt me”? We believed this back then, but is this how we live our life today? Know this for sure…when we feel hurt, we’re giving permission for others to hurt us. Read More
Is anger getting the best of you? Who hasn’t struggled with their upset feelings or behavior reactions? But…did you know that anger can result in dire consequences impacting our health, relationships, and life? “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” ~ Mark Twain. So, you might be asking, what is anger anyway. Read More
Are your cravings becoming addictive? If so, you need to know what the ego’s up to. Today, we live in an intoxicated, stimulated society where the craving for highs and thus lows…have become the norm. This way of life has become so normal and familiar…that we often don’t realize the impact these extremes are having on our life as well as our health. Know this for sure, this state of Read More
Is worry running and ruining your life? Let’s face it, we worry too much. Worry often runs and ruins our life. “We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don’t allow our bodies to heal, and we don’t allow our minds and hearts to heal.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Worrying is a form of thinking about the future in a way that leaves Read More
Do you ever feel a sense of lack, dependency, or not enough? Most of us have at one time or another. The voice of fear and doubt comes over us like a dark cloud that’s sometimes hard to shake. This is how the ego runs and ruins our lives. When we experience this unnecessary suffering, it’s often coupled with health issues that further threaten our well-being. It’s good to Read More
Measuring up to the world’s standards…is living the ego’s life. The game of measuring up is the ego’s trick. It’s a distraction that never ends. So, don’t fall for it. When we do, we end up holding ourselves to an unrealistic standard that was someone else’s measurement for themselves; yet, we assume it’s right for us. It’s not. You can be sure that these expectations, comparisons, or the world’s ideal…only Read More
In February, there’s often a focus on love, so I thought I’d share with you what I find interesting on the subject. Over the years of posting on social media, I’ve noticed that the one topic I post that never gets “likes” is about loving ourselves. Unfortunately, we’re so afraid of being seen as a narcissist or becoming one, we refuse to truly love what has been created in us. Read More
Do you struggle with false guilt? Who hasn’t struggles with guilt? Yet, neither true guilt nor false guilt is good for our well-being. When was the last time you turned down a dinner invitation…from family or friends? How did you go about saying no? What did it feel like to say no? Did you feel any guilt? If so, how long did the guilt linger? Have you ever thought about Read More
Do you want to break free? I was working with a client recently who was having trouble saying no to her friend’s request to move in with her. As a result, she agreed to let her move in and they both ended up miserable….no longer valuing their friendship. Rather than feeling fear, obligation, guilt & resentment towards her friend, she took charge of her life and made the decision to Read More
