Each day make a decision to take a risk. No matter how small or large. Make the decision to say or do something that makes you a better person. Say good morning to the neighbor you have told yourself you can't stand. Take the old lady down the street a small bunch of flowers or leave them on her doorstep with a note that says: Hope this brightens your day! Let the guy who cuts you off … [Read more...]
Sewing back on your personal Shadow
Ever notice yourself complaining about your neighbor always talking on his cell phone so loudly ... or the person in the supermarket taking forever to pay at checkout ... or a senior driving so slowly on the freeway you figure she shouldn't be allowed to drive? What if you took a beat and observed yourself on any given day. Chances are your driving might well be under par sometimes, too. … [Read more...]
Show your fear, not your anger
It's okay to say you're afraid. Using the language of fear -- and not anger -- can promote intimacy and preserve love. Remember when you saw your child bolt down the pathway heading straight for the road and you yelled out in anger? Or when your spouse accidentally knocked over the saucepan of hot water and you angrily blamed him for being clumsy? Our nervous system reacts in a few simple … [Read more...]
The 5 Commitments, in writing
The following is a contract between you and yourself. This pact provides the seeds and tools for maintaining and sustaining love -- both with yourself and with the people in your relationships. 1. My feelings of interest, anger, pain, shame, loneliness, frustration and joy are mine and mine alone. They are extremely valuable. No one makes me feel a certain way, but I certainly am impacted by … [Read more...]
Take your daily dose of happiness
Given all the stress and responsibility in our busy lives, it's important to remember to interrupt the day with little nurturing interventions that will serve us in a loving and gentle way. The happiness in our lives comes in part from the way we treat ourselves and expect to be treated by others. Here are some tips to help you get through your day with more self-care and … [Read more...]
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