You know the feeling. You’re at the end of your rope. You want to choke
somebody … or scream … or punch their lights out. But you can’t. Not at work
or at the store or your in-laws’ house. So you blow it off. Maybe smile and
excuse yourself. But inside [...]
When I was maybe 9 or so, I remember complaining (whining) to my mother “no one likes me.” My mother tried various ways to reassure me that this was not true. I persisted. Finally, in exasperation she said, “Well then make them like you.”
And while I hadn’t a clue how to do that, at least [...]
The teacher will appear. How many times have you heard that? It’s almost mantric (mantra + mega-metric) in proportion.
My friends and I say it all the time. Often in response to one of those Universal life “lessons” (read a not-so-good thing) or when a happy synchronistic experience comes about.
Today this hit me at [...]
No, I’m not talking about the hit song from Faith Hill. Although I could ramble on about how amazing her voice is. That’s a topic for another day.
Nope, here I’m encouraging you to take 5 big, long gulps of fresh — or even not-so-fresh — air. Diaphragmatic breathing is the [...]
Have you ever experienced unwanted thoughts recycling in your head over and over on an infinite loop? You want them to stop !!!!! but you can’t figure out how?
Picture something in your head. Simply supplant the unwanted thought with a picture of something you like. Flowers work well for me. I’ve even gone so [...]
Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth” provided inspiration for my blog name. His book, “The Power of Now” had a lovely influence on me. Oprah has certainly been a blessing for Tolle, in terms of his financial success.
I have to wonder, though, how he’s handling the other success - worldwide name recognition. My [...]
