When I feel less than, I fantasize that I need the highest self-esteem possible. But there is such a thing as unhealthily high self-esteem. Some call it narcissism. Maybe occasionally feeling inadequate is a sign of wellness, making me strive to be better. Ultimately,...
Ultimately, everyone on the planet is part of my global family. But in the seeming limitations of this time/space reality, I have a choice to make. Who do I want to hang with? Today I choose people who lift me up. People who make me smile. I also pay attention to my...
Telling the truth allows me to live my life in freedom. At first, it can be scary to reveal what I really feel and think. But it’s the truth! And sharing my truth with others means I value our relationship enough to strengthen the intimacy between us. Fortunately, the...
Do I think everyone in my life is going to be changing and growing in exactly the same way and at exactly the same pace as me? If I do, I may be setting myself up for disappointment. The variability of people’s growth and interests means that some folks are in my life...
If I think I’m not good enough, I’m wrong. And this doesn’t mean I’m not good at being right! It’s simply that a common human untruth has gotten ahold of my mind. Spiritual practice leads me back to the truth of me. I am enough. I am wonderful. I am growing, learning,...