Choosing not to suffer Years ago, there was an area of my life that was causing me a lot of pain and suffering. Eventually I realized that I was letting that situation dictate my happiness and my quality of life. I realized that I could still be happy in those circumstances. I was choosing to […]
Tours of meaning
Tours of meaning In Shawn Achor’s new book, Big Potential, he tells the story of how he was doing a training with the White House staff towards the end of the Obama Administration. The staff members were burned out, tired, and facing the uncertainty of what comes next because the new President (regardless of who […]
Honoring our parents
Honoring our parents I had an aha this morning that made my head spin. I’ve long since come to terms with the fact that my parents were always doing the best that they knew how to do, and I have forgiven them (for their shortcomings, mistakes, and the like). I’m also very clear that even […]
And, just have fun
I am not the boss of you
The best gift
Who’s the lucky one?
Who’s the lucky one? So often our thinking tends towards – “I’m lucky that they hired me. I’m lucky that they chose me. I’m lucky to have them.” Instead, what if they are lucky to have me. – not in some ego-tripping way but from owning our value, owning our experience, owning our gifts, owning […]
How to make darkness flee
How to make darkness flee Darkness always runs away from gratitude and thankfulness. Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke to you, forward it to someone who would benefit from this message. Even better, invite them to subscribe. Help me in my mission to help people to do better […]
The counter intent of busyness
The counter intent of busyness Often times people want to do better, get better results, grow their businesses etc. – but, they also have a story like ~ I’m already at capacity. Or, I’m already working too hard. Or, I’m tired. Or, I don’t want to lose my freedom. . . When this happens, counter-intent […]