It’s All About Contrast

by | Dec 31, 2010 | Ease, Flow, Grateful, Relax

When you think back over this last year, be grateful for every part of it. The good for obvious reasons. The bad because contrast helps you realize what you do and don’t want. When you see something you don’t like, you’re energized by the motivation to change it. To...

We’re Making It All Up!

by | Dec 30, 2010 | Grace, Grateful, Happiness

Shakespeare said “Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Maybe realizing this is one of the central purposes of life. You create your version of the world by how you perceive and judge ‘what is.’ Zooming in on things that...

Follow Your Inner Truth

by | Dec 29, 2010 | Relaxation

When you authentically act in accordance with your inner truth, life flows effortlessly. When you don’t, things get a little confusing. If life feels a bit stressed, let go of trying to control anything. Check in with yourself and see where you are not honoring...

Don’t Let the Clouds Fool You

by | Dec 28, 2010 | Grace, Grateful, Gratitude

Above the clouds is a clear, blue sky. Beneath a thought is a clear, still mind. Thoughts come and go like clouds. And have about as much substance. Don’t believe the ones that hurt, And be grateful for the ones that feel good. Same with ripples on a pond. I...

Don’t Ask How, Just Say Wow!

by | Dec 27, 2010 | Ease, Flow, Trust

We usually spend time trying to figure out how to accomplish what we want from the part of our brain that has limited information. When we focus on the outcome we want to see with gratitude as opposed to what we want to change with dissatisfaction, we engage the...