By Polly Campbell on January 30, 2013
Now that you’ve gone to the source of the self-sabotage, the limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck in your life that we discussed in Monday’s post, you are ready to get rid of them. Well, at least a few. First, take a deep breath, you’re doing just fine. We all have beliefs, which often are etched [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 28, 2013
“Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Seriously. Today, drop your nonsense at the door. Get rid of the beliefs that are making you less than. Adopt those that are helpful and encouraging. [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 23, 2013
There really is something to this mind-body-spirit connection and when all three are in alignment you’re going to feel better. This is then, where spirituality and personal development become physical. Our posture and the way we move our bodies are a couple of the ways to connect the three dimensions of self. We forget to [...]
Posted in emotions | Tagged awareness, body, emotions, happiness, research |
By Polly Campbell on January 21, 2013
The other night we spent 20 minutes looking for Racoony, a stuffed raccoon (we’re clever with our names here) that looks more like a rat. It was bedtime, exactly the moment when the light is to be off and we give last-minute kisses and head out of the bedroom. That was exactly the same minute [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 16, 2013
Life is going to get hard once-in-awhile, even in the best of times. You’ll face something you haven’t yet faced before: a new baby, job change, financial changes, a diagnosis, marriage woes – whatever, it’s out there. But, these challenges are nothing to be afraid of. Start with the belief right now, that you are [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 14, 2013
Several years ago a wise friend of mine and former Buddhist monk explained that challenges – or things that we have a hard time dealing with – are simply things we are less skilled at. In other words: certain situations feel hard, not because they are bad or wrong, but simply because we haven’t practiced [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 9, 2013
I no longer strive to keep it all in balance. What I’m going for is groundedness. A way to stay connected to myself and my inner source even when day around me ebbs and flows with errands and stresses and opportunities and unexpected demands. Even when things are out of balance, you can find peace [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 7, 2013
Life feels a little out of balance — and that’s fine by me. It’s often like this. I’m busy. Engaged. Got lots of interesting things going on. Right now, I’m running in different directions, trying to finish last minute deadlines, and pay the bills and get the groceries, and make it to my kid’s school [...]
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By Polly Campbell on January 2, 2013
The biggest changes are often a result of the smallest kindnesses. The world is filled with countless examples of individuals who alone made a profound and grand, contribution. Often you may start alone, with a baby step, but soon others will be swept up in your kindness too. When you lead with compassion, you will [...]
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