Loss Loss We all experience some kind of loss on our journey. It could be a relationship breakup, the death of a friend or relative, or a tragic life situation. Regardless of the circumstances, the commonality is this: we respond by dwelling in thought. And when we allow our mind to take over, we suffer.…
Who Do You Think You Are? Who do you think you are? Each one of us likely has a different response. Figuring this out can seem confusing, complicated, and complex but discovering who this person is can change your life to a joy-filled existence.
Solitude Solitude Take a timeout from your normal routine. Make a point to get away to a quiet place. It doesn’t have to be a faraway place, it can be a quiet spot in your backyard or a nearby park. Make an effort to step out of your noisy life and just spend 15 minutes…
Greener Grass? Greener grass? Is your mind trying to convince you there is greener grass elsewhere? Don’t let it! Look around where you are right now. Slow down and see the beauty. It’s there — take your time to appreciate what’s right in front of you.
Look Around Look Around Slow down…look around. There is beauty everywhere. Take it in — even if it’s just for a few seconds. This is reality. This is where peace resides. Observe it. Feel it. This is who you are.
Morning Wakeup Time Morning wake-up time Our early morning wake-up time is so crucial to our productivity each day. Most of us mistakenly believe there’s some truth to the mind’s dialogue. And so, most of us listen to what it has to say. The morning dreamy state can be full of negativity and filled with…
Little Me Little me Is it “little me” time? Memories of the past can quickly form, and take you over completely, creating a sense of identity-feeling justification. The ego is trying to hang on in order to strengthen its own presence. Learn to identify negative thoughts and recognize they are just bundles of thoughts from…
Future and Past Future and Past Don’t waste precious time thinking about the future. Life’s too short! Replace that time by observing and experiencing the present…over and over. This is where enjoyment lies! Everything from the past is over and done. To regret anything from your past is a waste of time. More importantly, it…
Words Words The mind is full of words. It has stored up thousands of words. It can start up a conversation the minute we wake up in the morning. The dialogue can pertain to either the future or the past. The content feels so real. We don’t realize at the moment that these stories are…
Personal Identity Personal identity As long as your personal identity, your self-image, is a priority, you will struggle and suffer. When you see yourself as an accomplishment, a particular quality, or character trait, these are just images. When the mind creeps in and finds space to operate, those images all crumble and you feel defeated,…