Before I go any further, let me be clear: not all waiting is bad. Sometimes, waiting is wisdom. It keeps us from making impulsive mistakes. It allows us to prepare, to gather what we need. That kind of waiting serves a purpose. But that’s not the waiting I’m talking about. I’m talking about the kind…
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The Power of the Pause: Why Taking a Moment Can Change Everything
The past few days, I’ve found myself racing from one thought and activity to another. At first, it felt good—almost invigorating—as I moved through tasks and ideas with a sense of urgency and purpose. But then, gradually, it became too much. The constant motion left me feeling tense and anxious, as if this frenetic pace…
50 things to do get out of your comfort zone…
Personal comfort zones are interesting creatures. They vary from person to person and are often situational. I call them creatures because they seem to lurk around and show up in different ways and at times when we least expect them. We create comfort zones to reduce stress and anxiety They provide a sense of security…
When your confidence gets rocked, rock your confidence…
Have you ever had an experience that seemed to rock your confidence? Like maybe you tried something new and you didn’t do well at it, or maybe you were up against someone who you felt had it together better than you? I know I have had plenty of those experiences over my lifetime. When that…
Do you ever feel like you are walking on a tightrope?
I’m fascinated by tightrope walkers. So much so that I have watched numerous YouTube videos of people showing how to do it. It is an art for sure. These days they call it “Slacklining” but no matter what you call it, I am fascinated by it. I mean geez, how in the world can someone…
Is a belief true…or is it true because you believe it?
I will never forget the day I heard the words, “A belief is just something you’ve thought about over and over.” “Whaaaat?”, I heard myself ask. I was listening to an audio while getting ready for work and the person speaking said, “You know, a belief is just something you’ve thought about over and over….
I was asked, then I was told…
There are two parts to this story… The asking was in 2014… I was attending a spiritual center in Newport Beach called Soul Center OC. It’s a cool place and still there if you want to check it out. At the end of one of the services, we were offered the opportunity to participate in…
Contemplating the word “Perspective”…
Ahhhh… I really like the word “perspective”. Have you ever stopped to contemplate the word “perspective”? I don’t know about you, but the word itself causes a shift in my psyche. Since we are each unique, we each come with our own “perspective” on just about everything. We go along most of the time not…
The Sun never stops shining…
This is from a journal entry I wrote a couple of years ago. I love the way it is just what I needed to be reminded of today… There are so many analogies in nature. I’m reminded of the Truth that the Sun never stops shining. It is always a bright fiery ball of energy. …
It’s time…
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step“ ~Chinese Proverb It’s time. Once again, it is time for me to step out in faith and begin (another) new thing. As I start out on this new blog journey, sharing from my most authentic and vulnerable self, I am feeling a mixture of emotions….