Use the disappointments to inspire your best
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. –Christopher Reeve Earlier this week, I wrote about becoming the hero of your own life. It’s essential for us to weave the optimism and courage, compassion and kindness, perserverance and passion we admire in others into the fabric of [...]
Quick tips for dealing with intense emotions
Next time you’re facing this disconnect between heart and mind – bring them back together with a few simple exercises, before you make a bigger mess by behaving badly from strong emotion. Here’s how. Pause, but keep breathing. When I’m flared to anger I want to take on that “well-I’ll-give-you-a-piece-of-my-mind” approach instantly. Words bubble to [...]
Become aware of the big bad emotions to offset Jekyll/Hyde
Today I popped off and made a mess out of something that should have been only slightly sticky. Even while my heart was saying (screaming actually) “don’t do it!” “It’s not a big deal, be patient, be kind.” My head popped off with a one-two punch of criticism and sarcasm. Just for the record, that [...]
What You Give, Not What You Get Affects Longevity
There are dozens of things including regular exercise and good nutrition that Bigwigs say can help us live longer and better. But a couple of other behaviors are proving equally as important when it comes to fostering well being and longevity: optimism and social connection. That’s no surprise. Just think about how good you feel [...]
Easy to use habits that can uplift your life
On Monday I wrote about my Game Changers, things I do every day (or just about) to connect to my spirit and change my day for the better. Today, I’m mentioning three more things that I add in at least once a week. These promote good feelings and vitality and perspective and balance. And if [...]
Game-Changers: Practices that can change your day for the better
I’m always test driving new approaches and ideas to raise the level of my own life. But, there are few practices I’ve used regularly over the years that have become mainstays. They foster awareness, help ease my stress, help me focus, make me feel better. They can be done on the spot, require no supplies [...]
Spiritual connection grows stronger with daily practice
It’s one thing to know what you want to accomplish in life, to have an intellectual understanding about how you want to behave, (with compassion), how you want to feel, (joyous), and how you want to navigate the challenges of life (peacefully). But, often there is a disconnect between what we know intellectually and how [...]
Reframing = One simple way to build resilience
There isn’t any one thing you have to do to become more resilient. Instead, there is a group of qualities you can draw on. Some, come more naturally than others. But, those you aren’t so good at can be strengthened. That’s the cool thing about resilience – you can get stronger. It doesn’t mean that [...]
How to create an awe-filled life — and why you want to
Awe is a big-time emotion that can have a big-time impact on our lives. As described in Monday’s post, when we experience awe, we are more likely to reach out and share and connect with one another. Sounds something like this: “Hey did you see that race?” “Check out the full moon.” Or “Isn’t this [...]
Invoke awe and feel more fulfilled, connected, alive
“People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering.” St. Augustine The mountains, the waves of the seas, [...]
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