An impossible position Whenever we try to be responsible for another person – their happiness, their success, their mood, their well-being – we are setting ourselves up to suffer. We are putting ourselves in an impossible position because we are not in charge of that other person’s brain. We don’t have the power to make […]
Can we be trusted?
Can we be trusted? Integrity can be defined (Merriam Webster) as a firm adherence to a code of values, to be in an unimpaired condition, or a state of being complete or undivided. Without integrity, we don’t have much credibility. Without credibility, the world is not going to listen to our message. Would you drive […]
Ambassador
Ambassador An ambassador represents his or her country where ever they go, whatever they do. Consequently, they are expected to be on their best behavior. Who or what are you an ambassador for? Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke to you, forward it to someone who would benefit […]
Slingshotting the voices of negativity
Slingshotting the voices of negativity In outer space movies, they slingshot (definition below) the planet to create greater velocity. We can slingshot the voices of negativity to create greater velocity. How do we do this? #1 turn up our awareness so that we notice the voices of negativity #2 remember that those voices are […]
Forgiveness
Forgiveness We all know that we are supposed to forgive. But, many still choose to hang on to grudges, hurts, slights, being disrespected, being wronged, etc. Let’s look at the consequences of hanging on to that junk: We cannot be upset and happy at the same time. So, any time that we spend being upset […]
Bruises heal
Gnawed into mediocrity
Gnawed into mediocrity Imagine that you woke up and discovered a rat gnawing on your arm. Would you let the rat continue to gnaw? Would you tell yourself “it is no big deal” and go back to sleep? Or would you do something about it? When we listen to the little voices whispering guilt, shame, […]
Simple math of thinking
Simple math of thinking Most people are wishing for positive results but mainly thinking negative thoughts. This is a seriously defective strategy. The good news is that this habit of how and about what we think can be upgraded. When thinking becomes predominately positive we become happier, life becomes more enjoyable, and positive results become […]
I can do it myself (said with defiance)
Who are you listening to?
Who are you listening to? You have probably seen the cartoon image where there’s a tiny angel sitting on one shoulder and a tiny devil sitting on the other – whispering conflicting advice. A more accurate image (for most people) would be the devil on one shoulder, dressed nice (not at all looking like a […]