Check 3
Having the ability to check my words before they escape from my mouth is a great gift to myself and others. Perhaps my words are true, but not kind. Perhaps they are both true and kind, but not necessary in a particular moment. In cases such as these, I can keep my...
Laughing Day
Fake laughing is so . . . fake. But when it comes to benefits, fake laughing is just as effective as genuine laughter. It increases endorphins. It lowers blood pressure. It improves immunity. It boosts my mood and cognitive function. And unlike medicine, there are no...
Consider the Source
Every time I receive a criticism, especially if it’s from a wearer of seriously-twisted knickers, I take a moment to consider the source. Are they really talking about me? Criticism leveled at me usually has nothing to do with me. If there is something helpful to...
Want Fruition?
Every success story includes failures that were overcome. It’s just the way of things. It’s a rare story that starts off with a dream and flies through to fruition without blocks and challenges along the way. That’s just not how it happens. Today, I remind myself...
Beyond Time and Space
When I give something away, I should have less of it. But love isn’t like that. Love transcends the normal rules of the material realm. With love, the more I give, the more I have. Indeed, when I make a practice to spend my days sharing love, my life becomes an...