Your tools for a more peaceful life
We all want to have a peaceful life. Imagine yourself waking up every morning, fully refreshed, with total optimism. You have no worries, no stress, and no judgment. Wait – did I just say no judgment? Yes, I did – and here is my question to you today, “Are You Holding Yourself Back by Judging … Read more
Have you ever thought about the power of random acts of kindness? They can help in more ways than we can imagine. You can benefit others, and benefit yourself at the same time, helping your life become more peaceful along the way. It’s a curious thing, when you lead by example, people tend to follow … Read more
Letting go and forgiving others is an essential tool for a peaceful life. It is not only essential for the peace of the person who receives the forgiveness, but it is essential for you as the person offering the forgiveness. It’s not always a simple thing to forgive someone. If someone accidentally steps on your … Read more
Compliments and gratitude go together like peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, spaghetti and meatballs – well you get the drift. Everyone loves them – even when they are not able to accept them easily. Think about it for a minute. Don’t you love to receive compliments? It’s great for your self-esteem and just … Read more
If you want a more peaceful life, it helps to be happy. It’s not an absolute requirement, but it makes it a lot easier. Being happy comes easy for many, but some people have to work at it. If you’re one of the ones who has to work at it, or just if you would … Read more
Are you a planner? Do yo get all excited about the planning process or do you groan at the thought of planning anything? I have to admit that I like the planning stage. I enjoy the research, the thoughts that go into it, and the sense of adventure. I also find I am better at following through … Read more
Your inner critic can be you the worst enemy or your best friend. It’s important to make friends with your inner critic and even to extend it some unconditional love if you are determined to live a peaceful life. How do we hear what out inner critic is saying? It’s what many people call out … Read more
If you are looking to truly have a peaceful life, give yourself the gift of forgiveness. We all react when we feel someone has wronged us. In fact, forgiveness may be the last thing on our minds. We may even be plotting how to get back at them for what they’ve done, or imagine letting … Read more
It can easily be argued that every decision a person makes is in the pursuit of peace and contentment in their life. You might say, “Wait a minute. I go to a job I hate every day just so I can pay my bills and barely survive.” You may be unhappy in your job, but, … Read more
What is your definition of a peaceful life? Is it something physical – like lounging on the beach, enjoying the view of the water? Is it something more internal – like always being in a zen like state, no worries, nothing riles you? Maybe it’s something totally different. Here is my definition. A peaceful life … Read more