Your tools for a more peaceful life
Does it seem to you like there is a whole lot more negativity in the world lately? Is that ongoing negativity bringing you down? Every day, you’re most likely exposed to a variety of situations. Some, you’ll perceive as positive, others neutral, and some negative. If the unpleasant ones seem to be increasing in your … Read more
You may have already heard about the many benefits of present moment thinking. When you live in the present, the many stressors of the mind do not bother you. You aren’t thinking about tomorrow or yesterday – just now, and this helps with a more peaceful life in the long run. If you’ve ever tried … Read more
Flawsome – you may never have heard that term before, but it is a perfectly good way to describe the way I feel many days. I know I am flawed, but I also know that I am a daughter of the Creation, so that makes me awesome. Flawsome – a combination of flawed and awesome. … Read more
Consistent gratitude is one of the most powerful tools that you can use to propel yourself into a brighter, more positive tomorrow. Don’t think that gratitude is a magical shortcut to all things positive. Gratitiude alone doesn’t necessarily create any changes outside of yourself. What it can do, however, is open you up to other … Read more
Think back to when you were a child in elementary school, and you got to go to art class. You did “art projects” and sometimes, you even made gifts for holidays. I remember making cute doily looking picture frames for Mother’s Day and popsicle stick frames for Father’s Day, and getting some goofy looking photo … Read more
Do you ever try to say what it is you do in less than fifteen seconds? Some coaches call that your elevator speech. It is supposed to describe just enough of what you do that people will want to know more about you. How would you answer the question “what do you do” in fifteen … Read more
Do you remember learning multiplication as a child? I really struggled with some of the times tables, but some of them just made perfect sense. I obviously practiced the ones I liked because they made me feel smarter. That’s kind of how life works. “All things multiply themselves. Worry multiplies reasons to worry. Fear multiplies … Read more
Thank you, W Felderman for filling in the past few days – your posts have been great! I should be back tomorrow. Five Indicators of a True Friendship You’ve probably realized that friends come and go. In some cases, your interests change as you get older. In other cases, something happens that forces you to … Read more
Thank you again, W. Felderman for another guest post while I’m traveling What Your Dog Wants You to Know About Using Social Media Social media is a wonderful way to stay in touch with family and friends, but it can have its downside. Numerous studies suggest that overdoing it on Facebook or similar sites … Read more
The world wants you to think that more is better. However, when we are talking about material things, more isn’t always best for a peaceful life. It’s too easy to get caught up in pursuing more of everything we enjoy, and for us to lose focus on what is really important in life. Moderation is … Read more