Layers of the Onion When we peel off a layer of an onion, there is still onion there. However, the onion is smaller. This is what often happens in personal growth. We do some work on an issue and then later that issue is in our faces again. But if we look closely, we can […]
It is all packaging
June 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It is all packaging Any time that we get upset, feel bad, or harshly judge ourselves about our bodies and about how we look – we are confusing the packaging with who we really are. Tall, short, wide, thin, big nose, small nose, freckled, straight teeth, crooked teeth, six-pack abs, 1-fluffy-pack abs . . […]
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 […]
Upgraded Instant Replay
June 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Upgraded Instant Replay In volleyball you can play far better defense if you watch the hitter’s arm rather than the ball. When you do this, you can tell how hard they are hitting and where they are hitting before they ever hit the ball. If you watch the ball, you can only tell these things […]
Being present by projecting into the future
June 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Being present by projecting into the future Be present. Be here now. Live in the present. We’ve heard this wise advice many times in many ways. Interestingly enough, projecting into the future can actually help us be more present now. If I’m feeling the invitation to check out or the invitation to not do what […]
Cigarette Ghost
June 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cigarette Ghost Unfortunately, there’s not a ghost that follows us around and burns our arms with a cigarette every time we think our crappy highly repetitive thoughts. If there was, we’d quickly connect the dots that these thoughts are very painful and in no way make our lives better (in fact, they make life much […]
Designed to contribute
June 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Designed to contribute I believe that every human is designed to contribute to others, to make a difference, and to be of value to others. This is where true happiness and well-being show up. What do you think would happen to the quality of your life if you intended to be of value to anyone […]
When the numbers are down
June 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Talking in or talking out?
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Allow
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