Criticism vs. appreciation It does not take any more effort to look for things to appreciate in others than it does to look for things to criticize. However, most people are far more willing to criticize than they are to appreciate. It is their habit. Criticism comes with a cost that most people are oblivious […]
Me Me Me is not the sound of happiness
August 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bump and Swirl
August 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bump and Swirl We are hanging out at a coffee shop in Anchorage (because I’d much rather hang out here than at the airport). Terry, an artist, had some of his work spread out on his table and we struck up a conversation. He used the phrase “BUMPANDSWIRL!” in talking about life and about his […]
Salmon and Miracles
August 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Salmon and Miracles Einstein said something along the lines of ~ there are two ways to look at the world: as if there are no miracles or if everything is a miracle.I prefer the second. When we see and appreciate miracles (and even look for them) life gets so much richer. Since I have salmon […]
Intend and love what is
August 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Imaginary Debt
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Imaginary Debt People often mistakenly think that they owe someone something which keeps them stuck where they are. For example, I cannot quit my job even though I don’t want to be here because I owe them for hiring me in the first place. No I don’t owe them anything. The ledger is balanced. I […]
Blaming the thermometer
July 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Blaming the thermometer If the thermometer tells us that we have a fever, do we think that it is the thermometer that is causing our problems or is the thermometer simply an indicator that something is going on? Our “defective” behaviors are not the cause of our problems. They are an indicator that something is […]
Conversation strategy
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Conversation strategy I’m okay. You are okay. Now let’s have a relaxed conversation. So many things would go so much smoother if we approached them this way. Much Love, Jonathan I write these Daily Doses because I know that my content does make a difference and helps people live better lives. So, if you know […]
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 […]
Getting Paid
June 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Getting Paid Say out loud, “getting paid” and notice how that feels. Does it bring up anything for you? There’s a lot of potential head trash around getting paid: Not okay to get paid for doing something I love Not okay to get paid for using my gifts Accepting praise, appreciation, and approval […]
