Pick a world ~ Loving or Judgmental Einstein said that the most important decision we will ever make is whether we believe we live in a friendly world or a hostile world. A slightly different take on that is ~ do we live in a loving world or a judgmental world. Many people spend a […]
Identity Hit
August 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Identity Hit A recent client had taken an identity hit. About five years ago a few different things happened and he started to think less highly of himself, what he thought was possible diminished, his confidence and belief in himself decreased, and his joy and happiness took a beating. Of course, none of these changes […]
No curses accepted here
July 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
“We Need to Talk”
July 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
“We need to talk” When we feel the need to point out something to someone, we can have one of two orientations. We can come from love ~ wanting the best for that person, wanting to uplift, wanting to bless the other person’s life. Or we can come from not-love ~ irritation, annoyance, disappointment, frustration, […]
Sticks and stones
October 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sticks and stones Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. But often, words do hurt us. Any time that this is the case, it means that we have become confused about our identity, that we have forgotten our worth as a human being. Somebody’s opinion never determines our worth. […]
True and Truth
October 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Love not judgment
October 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Love not judgment Nobody needs more judgment. Many people need more love. People need our love not our judgment. Loving others helps us to be kinder to ourselves. And being kinder to ourselves helps us to love others more. More love, less judgment. Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose […]
Misdirected Defiance
May 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Misdirected Defiance Defiance is often at the root of our self-sabotaging behaviors. Look at the things you do that you know you shouldn’t be doing ~ hitting the snooze button, making poor food choices, choosing not to exercise, staying up too late, choosing not to make phone calls, binge watching TV, aimlessly surfing the web […]
Brutality of disappointment
January 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Brutality of disappointment Many times, there are potential action items that we are uncomfortable doing. We can make it easier to do these things when we get honest with ourselves about how painful it is to be disappointed in ourselves. When we don’t do the thing(s) that would move us forward, we end up feeling […]
Need for approval
November 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Need for approval How many times in my career have I let my need for approval prevent me from doing my job or at least doing my job with excellence? ~ Far too many times! For example: When someone approaches me about coaching – they are experiencing frustration, suffering, pain, disappointment, a hunger for […]
