Worthiness Worthiness Do you ever feel unworthy or that someone in your world seems more worthy? Is there such a thing as levels of worthiness? Is one person more worthy if they have more money in the bank, a better job, a bigger house, or fancier car? Does this even make sense? Where do these…
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Pay Attention Pay attention!! Pay attention to early morning and evening. These can be the most difficult times of the day. Why? When you are tired you fall into a dreamy state. This is when the mind wants to take you to sleep. These times are ideal for practicing awareness. Direct your attention to the…
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Peace Peace Peace comes from observing stillness. Peace comes from observing nature. Peace comes from witnessing your breath. Peace comes from slowing things down. Peace comes from feeling the chair you’re sitting in. Peace comes from sensing your feet as you’re walking. Peace comes from feeling the water on your face in the shower. Peace…
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What’s Bugging Your (WBY) What’s bugging you? (wby) Here is a form of journaling I do daily, quite often in the morning to get my mind cleared out. I would use a legal pad and open up a new page and write at the top “wby.” From there on, I just let it flow. First,…
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Weather Radio Weather Radar You may have a weather app on your smartphone allowing you to watch live radar screens showing storm movements. When you’re struggling with mental chatter, and you want to quiet it down, think of a weather radar screen. Imagine a storm of red, yellow, and green weather cells floating by over…
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Hooked on a Life of Serenity Hooked on a Life of Serenity In everyday life, you can catch yourself dwelling in thought. You are here, but your mind is there. When you were younger, you weren’t taught the negative consequences of indulging in la-la land. Your parents didn’t teach it because they did it too.…
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The Rabbit Hole of the Mind The Rabbit Hole of the Mind Some days, like this morning, I got stuck on a thought that really bugged me. I tried to get away from it, but it wanted to hang on…and amplify. It drives me crazy. I know better than to listen to it…but I continue…
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Lost in Time Lost in time There is peace and there is conflict. Peace exists in present time. Conflict always pertains to our perception of the past or future. This is our imagination. Merriam-Webster defines “imagination” as the act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never…
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The Pull of Negativity The Pull of Negativity Negativity can feel overwhelming sometimes. Starting your day with an onslaught of negative thoughts can set the stage for a miserable time. Being aware of this entanglement is important. Paying attention to it each morning is a healthy step to take. Get up a few minutes earlier…
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