Your tools for a more peaceful life
Life is full of surprises. Some are good, and some are not so good. In an average day, a seemingly endless number of unexpected events can occur that might create stress, worry, or frustration. Instead of letting these negative emotions take over, what if you were to make a conscious decision to have a great … Read more
Life can get challenging and It can be easy to allow yourself to have a negative attitude. However, a positive attitude can change everything. A positive attitude is considered by many experts to be the best predictor of success. Nothing else can impact your success. A good attitude can be difficult to maintain when faced … Read more
We all have a constant companion that is never quiet. It’s what some call “monkey brain,” but I’ll refer to it as mental chatter for this post. It’s always there. The mental chatter in our heads starts when we wake up and is still going when we go to sleep. It’s even active during our … Read more
“Have a great day!” Have you ever had someone say that to you and you just want to reply with, “Yeah, right” but you smile back with the sincerest smile you can fake, and wish them the same. I know I used to have days like that. Not any more, though. I learned a while … Read more
Having a good friend is one of the most valuable things you can have in your life. A true friend is someone to turn to when you’re feeling lonely, need a listening ear, or want someone to celebrate with you. It is also one that, over time, can get so comfortable that we take it … Read more
A Fable – The Security Blanket Billy was proud to be a security blanket. Up until now, Ethan brought Billy along everywhere he went. But most importantly, Ethan snuggled with Billy at bedtime every night. But one day, Billy overheard Ethan say, “Mom, now that I’m going to preschool, I don’t want the other kids … Read more
Your inner world has a tremendous impact on your circumstances. Your beliefs affect your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Your actions ultimately create your life. If you believe your life is good, it will be good. If you believe things always work out for you, they will work out. Did you ever meet someone who said, … Read more
If you are anything like me, there are so many distractions going on around me, I sometimes have a hard time staying with the task I’m trying to accomplish. I try to focus, but then it seems an even greater distraction comes along. Wouldn’t you love to live distraction free and have more focus in … Read more
Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation. The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read … Read more
If you are looking to add another tool in your toolbox for a more peaceful life, one of the best tools available is meditation. YogaInternational.com defines meditation this way: “Meditation is a precise technique for resting the mind and attaining a state of consciousness that is totally different from the normal waking state. It is … Read more