When You’re at 10 on the Rage-o-Meter

May 10, 2008

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Make them like you

May 2, 2008

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 [...]

Read the full article →

When the student is ready

April 30, 2008

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Just breathe

April 29, 2008

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Visualization

April 28, 2008

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Inspiration

April 24, 2008

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 [...]

Read the full article →

Welcome!

April 23, 2008

I’ll share with you my experiences in personal and spiritual development over the last couple of decades (yes, I said decades!)

Read the full article →

Next Entries →