” The roses bloom so beautifully because they are not trying to become lotuses. Be yourself.” by Osho * There is so much wisdom in these few simple words. When we allow ourselves to be authentically who we are, we are magnificent! When we try to be something we’re not, we are but a poor … Read More
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Learning to See Yourself with Kinder Eyes
Do you look at yourself with eyes of compassion and caring, or with eyes of judgement and impatience? Why is it that we so often judge ourselves much more harshly than we judge others? Have you ever watched little children learn something new? Their faces and their whole way of being show their absolute delight … Read More
Give Yourself Freedom from Chasing After Perfection
What happens when we strive for perfection? We wind up exhausted, frustrated, and fully stressed-out! Perfection is not attainable. Please re-read the last sentence: Perfection is not attainable! No matter how hard we try, we will never be perfect — none of us will ever reach that goal. We never-the-less keep trying. Why? Why … Read More
More Help for Anxiety — Part 2
Time for Part 2 of More Help for Anxiety: Personal Bill of Rights. I hope that you have been putting your focus on the first part. If you just read the list and then forgot it, nothing is going to change in your life. You deserve to be comfortable in your own skin, and these … Read More
A Belief in Ourselves Creates the Opportunity for Change
I’ve been talking about change lately. Have you taken that first tentative step toward change? It’s OK if you haven’t yet. One of the most important things we need, in order to move forward and make a change, is a belief in ourselves! Create an image in your mind of you holding up the written … Read More
The Beginning of a Wonderful Journey
I want to welcome all who come here. Each of you is a fellow traveler in this great adventure called life. As we journey together, there will be many challenges that come our way. We might have to climb symbolic mountains or ford daunting rivers, but if we do it together, we’ll each grow stronger … Read More