During my morning meditation, I had a thought about a thought.
That it was only a thought, not who I Am. The initial thought was disturbing, but when I backed away from it, understanding that who I Am was outside of it, the thought seemed meaningless.
I continued to view each thought as a visitor, one I could invite to stay (those that brought me comfort or joy), or politely dismissed them (those that were upsetting).
Until Now. These may be two of the most powerful words for motivating change in your life.
What do you feel discouraged about in your life right now? If nothing, great.
But if there is something that feels habitual and you want to change your relationship with it, all you may have to do is change your thoughts about it.
That might not seem easy, but in reality it is. How?
Remember that the lotus flower often emerges from muddy waters. Acknowledge and accept the muddy waters in your life. Understand that something beautiful can break through that acceptance.
It may seem that you’ve been stuck in the mud for a very long time…Until Now. How? […]
Jan facilitates national workshops for therapists and life coaches. She presents at conferences on topics related to holistic psychology and living your dreams.
Jan facilitates national workshops for therapists and life coaches. She presents at conferences on topics related to holistic psychology and living your dreams.
I love stories.
Every culture, every civilization needs a shared story that most of its members believe in -- really believe in.
We call this our socially constructed view of reality or more commonly “reality.” We know it’s working when most individuals in the culture share a similar narrative in their basic understanding of how things are, how they got that way, and what we should do next.
But what happens when someone wanders too far from the personal narrative and/or the collective story? It seems to be all about balance, and this is precisely where our story begins.
Once upon a time...
If 'Nothing is Written in Stone' then what is reality?
What is a belief? Are beliefs real if they can change from one moment to the next? Where do beliefs come from?
This week I found myself questioning much of what I profess to believe in.
Am I having an existential or spiritual crisis? I don't think so.
An introvert and an extrovert walk into a bar, or bedroom...
The extrovert can not shut up. The introvert just wants silence.
You would think that this type of relationship could not possibly work out, but the law of opposites makes it ideal. Ideal if each side acknowledges and respects the needs of the other, while honoring their own.
The introvert and the extrovert are both parts of you. Both need to be acknowledged. Opposites within are as necessary as those we experience outside ourselves.
Just as the dark night sky allows stars to brightly shine through, compassionately acknowledging your inner darkness (such as anger) allows your inner light (such as forgiveness) to shine through.
Opposites Attract! But just what will acknowledging and honoring your internal opposites attract into your life?
