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,...
I am the star of my own show. That may sound conceited, but it’s the truth. I’m the one who makes choices about the course of my life. I’m the one who chooses how to react to events that are beyond my control. At the end of the day, I’m the one responsible for the...
