What’s actually happening?
We often assign stories to what’s going on around us. These stories can have elaborate introductions, conclusions, and messages. Rarely, though, do we ask ourselves if these stories are helpful or eve...
16 Joulu 202236s
What if we simply listened?
Allowing others to open up to us can be a powerful tool for exchanging the gift of connection. So often, though, we're too focused on responding, controlling, or judging for any connection to form. We...
15 Joulu 202236s
Life isn't always a problem to be solved
We often get stuck in patterns of problem solving. No matter what comes our way, we feel the need to do something. Sometimes, though, there's nothing for us to do. Life isn't always a problem to be so...
14 Joulu 202236s
Those we see as least worthy of compassion are often those who need it most
Holding compassion for those we see as malicious, selfish, or otherwise unworthy may not feel right. Such characteristics, however, are often rooted in deep suffering or fear. Those we see as least wo...
13 Joulu 202239s
Let your thoughts serve you
Our thoughts make wonderful servants. They can be invaluable for reflection, forethought, and contemplation. When we accept them without question, though, we allow them to act as our masters. They can...
12 Joulu 202236s
You'll never hate yourself into loving yourself
Focusing solely on our shortcomings often keeps us feeling too unworthy of self-improvement to ever start pursuing it. Even if we manage to improve outwardly, the skill we may have been practicing the...
9 Joulu 202235s
Make peace with your imperfection
Striving for perfection is a futile effort. You've always made mistakes and you always will. Rather than carry the burden of a reality you refuse to accept, face those mistakes with kindness and compa...
8 Joulu 202238s
