Self-Image Upgrade In his book, Psychocybernetics, Maxwell Maltz said, “It is impossible to outperform your self-image.” However, our self-image, who we believe ourselves to be, is almost entirely made up. That means that if we aren’t happy with what is going on now, we have the ability to make up something more interesting, more conducive […]
Fiercely independent or stupidly independent
November 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fiercely independent or stupidly independent There are so many people who have created a story that it is not okay to ask for help. Ironically, these people are helping others all the time but then are unwilling to ask for help or to receive help when they need it. If we were supposed to do […]
Scariest haunted house ever
October 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Scariest haunted house ever The scariest haunted house ever would just be a bunch of mirrors that would reflect our need for approval in all the different areas in our lives. Then it would show us just how much this is costing us – whether that be in dollars, peace of mind, momentum, quality of […]
Darn Weather
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Darn Weather A couple of my friends hosted a networking at the beach event today. They planned a great event and then it was cloudy, windy, and rainy late this afternoon. So, many people who had said that they were going to attend did not attend. This is a great reminder that circumstances outside our […]
Letting Go Test
August 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Letting Go Test Probably the easiest way to tell if we have fully let go, or fully forgiven, is to run that person or situation through our minds. If it flows through smoothly and is gone, then we have successfully let go. If it gets stuck or stirs up an emotional response, then we have […]
Intend and love what is
August 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Entitled to their opinion
June 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Entitled to their opinion Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion – even if we don’t agree with it. A differing opinion doesn’t mean that other person is stupid, wrong, or a troll. People often forget this. And, it seems to be getting worse with the ramp up to the presidential race. Here’s […]
Two schools of leadership/ parenting/ supporting
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Two schools of leadership/ parenting/ supporting Is our fundamental premise that people are incompetent and need to be managed, prodded, motivated, and controlled or do people need to be unleashed and supported? The former creates dependency and hesitation. The latter creates independence and confidence. If you have created dependent people in your life then a […]
A moment of grace
June 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A moment of grace During some quiet time today, a picture of someone I don’t like popped into my head. Immediately after that a little voice said, “You know, God loves that person too.” Pow! I don’t have to now become best friends forever with this person. However, I also don’t have a valid excuse […]
