Confidence is not something we find, it’s something we create. I used to believe I’d be confident once I got my degree. I saw my supervisors and teachers and others’ in my field, and envisioned the satisfaction of being sure of myself like they were post-graduation. When that didn’t magically
In basic terms, most people agree a relationship is something that happens between two people. I used to subscribe to this too, so it was baffling to give independent assessments to each partner in a couple and frequently find their perception of the relationship to be worlds apart. Sometimes one
This s the last in this series on honoring my teachers, so without ado here are the two people who have made the most impact on me the last few years… My Late 40s David Burns Thank you for giving me tools to help myself and others. 🙏🏼 “So remember
My 30s Eckhart Tolle Thank you for helping me connect with my spirit🙏🏼 “If your mind carries a heavy burden of past, you will experience more of the same. The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence. The quality of your consciousness at this moment is what shapes the future.”
This is the first in a 3-part series dedicated to honoring my teachers. Each one I’ll be discussing has left an indelible mark on my consciousness. They’ve been my guides and models, offering direction when I was lost, hope in dark times and solace in desperate hours. Though I’ve never
Fear is contagious in humans; probably more than any virus on the planet. Fear is not a problem; our brains are engineered to be alert to threat and avoid danger. Survival is an instinct built in to our human hardwiring; we want to stay alive, to protect ourselves and keep
The oldest part of our brain structure sits toward the back of our head and its is shared with other mammals. It’s based on instinct and engineered to be alert to threat, signal our central nervous system when danger is perceived and mobilize our bodies to do whatever’s necessary to
Why is it that when dealing with grief you process fairly easily with one person (family member is loved one) and with another you fall apart? Is it just your level of love and attachment to that person? Sent from my iPhone When you process grief “fairly easily,” I take
“Sometimes I don’t answer the phone when my mom calls because I don’t always want to talk to her. Does that mean I’m selfish?!” Though the situations vary, this is a common question most of us have asked ourselves one time or another: Am I selfish? Mirriam-Webster defines selfish as
Let’s talk priorities; specifically your priorities and whether you’re living them. Today isn’t just about reading. To get the most from this blog, you’ll want to participate. Grab a sheet of paper, open a new doc on your computer or create a fresh note on your phone. Ready? Now, quickly