If (this) happens, then I will be happy. If (that) doesn’t happen, then I am a failure. If I do this, then they will be angry with me. If I don't do that, then they will call me selfish. We all have had some sort of thoughts along these lines at one time or another. … Continue reading If…then…
When we’re overwhelmed and dealing with challenging times, depression, and feeling like nothing is good, it is especially important to be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, and to not succumb to feelings of despair, fear, and anxiety. I know; easier said than done, right? “No storm, not even the one in your life, can last … Continue reading The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
A cluttered space leaves us feeling restricted, blocked, and overwhelmed. When we take time to clear out and organize the space, we feel lighter, calmer, and more at ease. "The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment."Marie Kondo This is also true for when we cling … Continue reading Mindful Release
No one is exactly like anyone else, and that’s a good thing! Because we are all unique, it is important to remember that we should not compare ourselves to anyone else, which just either undermines our self-worth or overinflates our ego. “Comparisons make you feel superior or inferior, neither serve a useful purpose.”Jane Travis We … Continue reading Beware the Cookie Cutter
Spring is here in the northern hemisphere and soon gardeners will be planting seeds in the fertile ground. Just as gardeners pull weeds and prepare the ground before planting anything, we must also pull the “weeds” of negative thinking, insecurities or self-doubts, and anything else that will inhibit the growth of what we want to … Continue reading What Are You Planting in Your Mind Garden?
When it feels like darkness is casting its shadow on us, and depression is looming over us like a monster, it is critical that we look for the light, for the good, in ourselves and in others. Just like the sunlight brightens the day, kindness, love, caring, and compassion are the lights that brighten our … Continue reading Be a Light
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