Time heals all wounds, or so it is said. Think about a time when you grieved every day over the loss of a loved one. Think about something that made you so angry you couldn’t stop thinking about it. What about that embarrassing moment so long ago that you thought you would never get over? […]
What is your definition of happiness? Many of us answer this question by identifying the things that “make” us happy. A great vacation. A new love. Quality family time. Try listing five things, ten things, twenty things that you believe make you happy. It’s a fun exercise and it feels great. That’s because we love […]
One of the stumbling blocks to making a decision for many people is knowing the right thing to do. If I pick Door #1, will it turn out okay for me? Will it be better than Door #2? They struggle with trying to figure out what the best thing to do is. When it comes […]
One of the greatest yoga teachers of our time, B.K.S. Iyengar*, tells us: “Poets and wise men since the beginning of the written word have enjoined us in all culture to live in the present moment because it is all we really have. Have you ever wondered, while watching nature films on television in which […]
The Option Method is a fantastic way to change direction when you aren’t feeling the way you want to feel. As quick and effective as it can be, there is even a quicker way to turn yourself around. The first is be happy. Remind yourself that regardless of what you are feeling, your ultimate goal is […]
When I think about expanding consciousness, which has been our focus for this month, I realize it’s a wide open multi-leveled subject that can mean many different things. My focus, as always, has been on happiness. What’s the point of expanding consciousness if it doesn’t result in more happiness and less emotional suffering? In my […]
I remember when I was a kid and well into my 30s, I slept like a hibernating bear. Twelve hours was nothing to me. At least on the weekends. During the work week, I’d get by on half of that and pretty much always felt sleep deprived. But when I slept, I slept well. I’m […]
Things change and we’re not always ready for it. Yesterday you had a job you thought you could depend upon; today you’re out of work. You thought your marriage was fine; now you’re facing divorce. You thought you were in good health; now you know you need major surgery. You just became the victim of […]
Our focus this month has been on guilt and shame, two sides of the coin of self judgment. Do you know the difference? Check out Google “What is the difference between Guilt and Shame?” and you will find more than 10 million entries. Brene Brown has a simple way to define it: “the difference between […]
