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Comment on Mantra meditations can focus the mind and boost clarity by Polly Campbell

Polly Campbell — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:44:16 +0000

I hope you will give it a try. Meditation does not require still thought. It requires only attention and awareness to thought. People give up too soon, because we aren’t used to focusing our attention. I don’t know anyone who finds it easy to do, but I know many who find it worthwhile. With time the peace and benefits are profound. Let me know how it goes.

Comment on Mantra meditations can focus the mind and boost clarity by ntexas99

ntexas99 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:36:30 +0000

I’ve often thought about trying meditation, but tend to believe I’m incapable of “still thought” for any length of time, but your post makes me wonder if I shouldn’t just give it a try, even if only for a short period of time every day for 30 days. Thanks for inspiring me to consider meditation as an option.

Comment on Three ways to move through relationship trouble spots by Julie Catherine

Julie Catherine — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:07:12 +0000

Excellent suggestions, Polly – and I loved your ‘wrench’ story, too! ~ Julie

Comment on Three ways to move through relationship trouble spots by ntexas99

ntexas99 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:11:42 +0000

I loved these reminders and tips, and especially connected with # 2 – reach out and touch. I once worked for a man who was extremely verbally abusive. He would scream and curse and threaten and raise his voice in anger almost every day, and would often move closer and closer to me as he ranted and raved. Having had some experience with abusive people in the past, I knew that if I did the opposite of what he expected (to shrink away from him in fear) and instead, reached out and placed my hand on his arm, that he was instantly rendered mute. He was unable to be hateful and obnoxious if I was touching him. I’m not sure he ever figured out that I had secretly tamed the beast by reaching out and touching him, but I know that he did get to where he kept his distance. I smile now to remember.

Good suggestions, and especially good ones for keeping the love alive.

Comment on Experts offer one relationship-saving strategy to end blame by Julie Catherine

Julie Catherine — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:48:17 +0000

Awesome post, Polly, with valuable insight and information that anyone can use in any kind of relationship. I eagerly await the next segment. ~ Julie

Comment on The power of authenticity by Polly Campbell

Polly Campbell — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:39:22 +0000

Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad it resonated.
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Comment on The power of authenticity by Louise

Louise — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:21:39 +0000

Wow, dropped in by chance to find this. It is just what I really need to hear today. Thanks so much. And I have RA too. It really hit home to me.

Comment on Living authentically with those less-than moments by Polly Campbell

Polly Campbell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:37:59 +0000

Thanks for that comment, Terri. Self compassion is absolutely a part of authentic living.

Comment on Living authentically with those less-than moments by terri patrick

terri patrick — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:26:06 +0000

Saturn and Mars are both currently retrograde, and the moon is full. Cussing when a computer blows is being an authentic human.

To err is human, to forgive is divine. Forgive yourself.

When I find myself cussing, I often start laughing as the words have funny sounds and usually are totally inappropriate by definition to the momentary event.

Comment on The power of authenticity by ntexas99

ntexas99 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:18:40 +0000

I really enjoyed this post, and absorbed your words. In fact, I’ve marked it to come back and read it again on a day when my thoughts are more clear and focused. I am certain that there are some pieces within your post that I need to absorb more fully, and I want to give myself a chance to do exactly that by returning again and letting it become part of my subconscious. Thanks for sharing this post.

I presently struggle against the balance between authenticity and too much disclosure, specifically because often when I am operating at my most authentic self, it simultaneously feels as if what I am sharing with others detracts from the positive flow of energy. My core desired purpose is to inspire, or encourage, so I constantly find myself censoring my words, only to then feel as if I’m presenting an inauthentic version of myself. Complicated.

Thanks for this post that will probably help me more acutely define how to honor my own authenticity, and yet still serve my core desired purpose.