What a perfect weekend for a (“no-fail”) mindfulness challenge. Our subject this week was none other than personal power, and the resilience of our hopes and dreams over our fears and doubts. Doesn’t always feel that way? Well, then, you must be human. Me, too. Just because it’s hard to believe some of the time …
Every now and then around here, we talk about a subject that makes us all sound crazy. Maybe we are – who knows. But, if we are, it isn’t for this reason.
For some out there, today is just another Monday grind, while for others (in the U.S.), it’s the beginning of a holiday week that’s probably shorter or lighter in some way than others. Perception is everything, isn’t it? Depending on your perspective, today may feel free and easy, or it may feel like a weight …
You know that saying about “getting out of your own way”? Turns out Ralph was onto it way before your mom, or your 9th grade teacher, or your basketball coach ever were. We’re so good at trying protecting ourselves from the awkward, painful and ridiculous, that we often count ourselves out before we even take …
We’re starting off this week with one of my favorite quotes for the work that I do with mindfulness and professional stress. So often, we think of power as something that comes through exertion and aggressive effort. We perceive it as something that needs to be earned, taken, or even stolen, because we think it’s …
Last week was a difficult week in the US. Again. There was the similar pattern of tragedy, “thoughts & prayers,” and outrage that has become achingly familiar. But then, there was something else. Where the outrage usually simmers into resignation and hopelessness, there were voices. Not only the usual voices of exaggerated political dichotomy, but …
This bit of mindful wisdom may have you scratching your head at first, because clearly, there are external forces and authorities that have the power to make you do things you don’t want to do. For example, your alarm this dark, autumn Monday morning. I think Ralph was on to something different here, though. The …
You’ve seen this one before from me, but it’s what keeps going through my head today. As you know if you’ve been reading, or listening, or taking my classes for a while, I am especially interested in the relationship between mindfulness and power. My personal opinion is that the ability to intentionally cultivate presence, to …
Maybe you didn’t notice, but things have been a little different around here this week. But don’t worry, I’m here and I still have your back for your “no-fail” mindfulness challenge for the weekend ahead. I’m taking a page from some of your books, and am back to a little bit of school myself…
This gem from Marianne Williamson sometimes takes a read or two to sink in…how could we be afraid of being powerful, right? Well, we get used to our comfort zones. We like knowing where our limits are. Pushing them out into new territory is scary. We don’t recognize ourselves, let alone anything else. So, we …
