Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.–W. Clement Stone Just like “good luck” happens for folks who work hard, “magic” can happen when we dare to do the hard things, […]
When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you, you take away their power. Those who have hurt us in the past will continue to hurt us in some way for as long as we remember their offense. If we’re carrying around anger, resentment, or hatred, they have power over us. Ironically, the “they”
As soon as “I” join another and become a “We,” Illness becomes Wellness! It’s really true – sometimes the difference between illness and wellness is just connecting with another “I.” Sometimes a whole room full of I’s can become a tremendously powerful We! There is something not quite mathematical about the power or joining with
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Words have power and there are plenty of examples to prove that’s true. When people are challenged or frustrated by a situation, their words will often reflect their feelings. But sometimes those conversations are internal – those words nobody else hears us say. Those internal conversations are especially important to monitor. How often do you
The world around us can seem overwhelming in countless ways. The world within us can bring us peace – and MIGHT even change the world for people in our paths. On days when I intentionally try to manage my inner world (usually to avoid worries) I’ve noticed that sometimes the people around me seem to
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Some people say that Einstein said “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” And whether it was Einstein or somebody else, there is a certain undeniable truth to that statement. It’s hard to argue with the logic. If we don’t change, we won’t change. We say we want
When was the last time you did something JUST FOR FUN? What are THREE things you do (or did) that revitalize or refresh you emotionally? How long has it been since you did the three things above? Please pick the one you did longest ago and make a solid plan to do it again as
When we make peace with the past, the future holds promise. The absence of peace – generally some sort of regret – can blind, rob, and impair us to such an extent that we become unable to become the people we’re supposed to be. When I find myself distracted by worries about the past, I
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Determine what you believe is impossible,and then change your belief.-Wayne Dyer I’m not pretending that by believing that it’s not raining we can make the rain stop. So please don’t immediately look to the situations when Dr. Dyer’s quote is not applicable. Please don’t dismiss this challenging idea – at least not without honest, earnest
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When trying to avoid relapse, remembering these tools will come in handy for sure! Please commit to memorizing them (because tools are no good if you can find them, right?) DRINK water and your body’s systems will work better, assisting in the detoxification process. The repetitive hand-to-mouth sipping may be a good replacement for hand-to-mouth
Disclaimers: 1.) I love owls and REALLY wanted to use this photo. 2.) I’m joking when I say, “wise up.” The word wise is hopelessly connected with owls – at least in my brain. Wise up and team up, because you don’t need to do this alone. In fact, because ALL of us are vulnerable
Did you mess up? Just ‘fess up So you can get up and get back on track! A slip-up isn’t the end of the world – UNLESS YOU DECIDE IT IS! So don’t! Don’t let a slip-up keep you off of your path. If it happens, it happens. There’s a bumper sticker that says “Slip
“I think a spiritual journey is not so much a journey of discovery. It’s a journey of recovery. It’s a journey of uncovering your own inner nature. It’s already there.”– Billy Corgan Well THAT, my friends, is a lot to think about. Just to be clear – I use the word spiritual when I refer
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Here’s a great #MotivationMission: An attitude of gratitude is a real game-changer, so please play along today, OK? Your mission is to find 3 opportunities today (and yes, you can do MORE than 3) to express genuine gratitude to people you encounter. And while a simple “thanks” counts as gratitude, when we take a moment
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The stories we tell ourselves (and choose to believe) determine our future… …for BETTER Or WORSE! We really need to think about our thoughts (brain cramp alert!) because they are powerfully influential. Our stories (thoughts) influence our feelings, which in turn influence our actions and subsequent thoughts. Changing our stories changes our trajectory. To a
