Why do we take things personally? 
30 Jun

Why do we take things personally? 

Did you know that taking things personally is a sign of low self-esteem and reflects personal insecurity? Yes, it’s true.  We take things personally because we agree with what was said.  Even if we only agree with one percent of what was said, we’re still sensitive to it.  Otherwise, we wouldn’t care.  We’d know it was ridiculous and not have another thought about it nor feel the need to protect Read More

Everything we want is on the other side of fear…
26 Apr

Everything we want is on the other side of fear…

Everything we want is on the other side of fear… Did you know that fear is a constant companion for most of us and blocks us from experiencing true inner peace? When was the last time you said yes when you wanted or needed to say no?  Did you know the root cause of saying yes and not telling the truth, is fear?  Fear is the driving force in most Read More

Could fear be your greatest teacher? Part 1
31 Mar

Could fear be your greatest teacher? Part 1

Fear has been my greatest teacher…what about you? Is fear the driving force in your life? Do you listen to the voice of fear or doubt that often turns a perfectly wonderful day upside down?  For most people, fear seems to hold them back from living a peaceful and fulfilled life.  Yet, despite its challenges, it can be one of our greatest teachers.  It’s been mine and today I couldn’t Read More

What is true love, really?  Does anyone know…
13 Feb

What is true love, really? Does anyone know…

Did you know that love is the most powerful word in the English language, yet most of us don’t know what true love really is, much less how to express it?   Did you also know love is the most misused, overused, and abused word?  It’s no wonder we’re confused.  It does get a little murky.  I googled the definition online and love was described as an intense feeling of Read More

I’ve been seeking lasting, inner peace most my life…What about you?
29 Jan

I’ve been seeking lasting, inner peace most my life…What about you?

Research tells us that people who live in inner peace are healthier and happier.  So, let’s take a closer look at what inner peace really is, what it isn’t and why it even matters.  True, inner peace is a deep sense of well-being, state of mental & spiritual calm, where one lives in harmony with themselves, others and the world.  It isn’t a state of passivity, and certainly not a Read More

Most people say they just want to be happy…What about you?
14 Dec

Most people say they just want to be happy…What about you?

So, what’s it take for you to be happy?  Did you know, you really can’t buy happiness, but you can learn to be happy.     Most people say Christmas time is the happiest time of the year.  So, does the holiday season make you happy?  Did you know that most people say all they want is to “just be happy”?  In fact, according to an Australian nurse, Bronnie Ware in Read More

Do you have an inner critic bullying you?
17 Nov

Do you have an inner critic bullying you?

Is your inner bully getting the best of you…the voice that says you’re “not good enough” & never seems to shut up?   Do you allow others to talk to you the way you let your inner critic talk to you?  How often do you notice your inner critic making self-rejecting judgments or bullying you?  What is your bully saying to you?  Below are some examples of common self-judgments that Read More

It’s taken me most of my life to feel good enough…what about you?
23 Sep

It’s taken me most of my life to feel good enough…what about you?

Not good enough yet?  Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough or that you’re split in half and need something else to be whole?   Well, I have and it’s taken years to reclaim the wholeness in being good enough that was once mine.  Not being clear on my true identity had created a painful and vulnerable way of life.  Realizing and then being willing to live Read More

Do you know how to protect you from you?
2 Aug

Do you know how to protect you from you?

Do you know how to protect you from you? Did you know that we need healthy boundaries to protect ourselves from ourselves? That’s right. The most important boundaries you will ever have are the boundaries you have with yourself. Yes, we’re actually getting in our own way. A mind without healthy boundaries, is a mind out-of-control. We end up creating the pain that brings about an insatiable desire for external Read More

Do you have a noisy mind?…It just might be ruining your life! Part 2
2 Jun

Do you have a noisy mind?…It just might be ruining your life! Part 2

Do you have a noisy mind? It just might be ruining your life! Would you like an off button for your thoughts? If so, ask yourself these questions: Do your thoughts have power over you or are you in charge? Are you trapped in mind chatter that keeps you stuck in negativity, judgment, comparison, or rejection? Do you feel afraid, worried, trapped, or out-of-control? Are your thoughts creating unnecessary suffering Read More