There are many helpers available to me as I move through my life, and one of the best is music. Music can raise my spirits when they are low. Music can deliver a message just when I need to hear it. Music goes beyond language and the mind and speaks directly to my...
What I call a “mistake” might be the exact right action at the exact right time. Indeed, that’s often the case. When I can widen my view to include the perfection of the mistakes in my life, I feel better. It’s easier to learn from the places I’ve slipped up. It’s...
It’s always a good time for gratitude. In the dark of night, when I can’t sleep. When I’m on hold with a phone call. When I’m stuck in traffic. When I’m in the middle of a disagreement with someone and need to return to center. When gratitude is the thread, the...
Is’ Even though I may feel like an expert on my life, there are some things I can’t see clearly. This is when bringing in a second – or third! – opinion can be helpful. A friend or counselor can see things about me I can’t. If I’m willing to listen to their...
Being grumpy is no fun. And yet, when I’m in a grumpy mood, I can feel stuck. It’s almost like I want to stay grumpy. When I’m feeling caught in the grumps, there’s something I can try. Even if I’m not in the mood, even if it feels like I’m going through the motions,...
