“The chance to love and be loved exists no matter where you are.” -Oprah It was a dismal, cold and rainy day. I called my friend in a neighboring state, and she told me it was bright and sunny there. That seemed hard to comprehend. I think it always seems that when it’s raining here, it must be that way everywhere. Obviously not true, but a convincing illusion. It’s the same with mood. …
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“I only have a minute, only sixty seconds in it. Didn’t choose it, can’t refuse it, but it’s up to me to use it. Do it now, do it now, do it now!” -Dr. Charles Berg The mindfulness assessment and the follow up calls I’ve been doing have shown me how stuck many of you feel. So, here’s the deal. You’re NOT stuck! It just looks that way. You don’t need to keep that sixty …
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy Do you know what I like about you, dear reader? I like the way you approach your life. I like the way you open to new ideas. I like it that you’re inquisitive and thoughtful. I like it that you like me! I believe those words to be …
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Yesterday, I saw the movie, Hugo, for the second time; this time at home, without the benefit of 3D effects. Their absence didn’t diminish the impact in the least. In fact, the film hit me even harder the second time. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have and weren’t moved by it, skip the rest of this article…you won’t have the emotional depth to appreciate it. Hugo is about a boy hurt, …
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While coaching a client yesterday about the sheer overwhelm she’s been experiencing, and the inevitable consequence of feeling numb and passionless, I was reminded of an ancient Sufi story about Nasruddin, who lived in a small hut with his wife, seven children, five dogs, three cats, twelve chickens, three sheep and a goat. One day, the goat got out. Nasruddin awoke, took a deep breath, and said, “Wow, it’s so roomy in here!” While we …
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