Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply with me. With this in mind, I…
DetailsAre you truly living? In this six-minute lyrical journey, spoken-word artist Prince EA encourages us to live fully, pursuing our dreams, sharing our gifts, and being whole-heartedly ourselves. However, self-sabotaging behavior can undermine the courage that’s needed to fuel our passion. As Prince EA rhymes in this video: “There is a thief in your mind,…
Details“Whether you believe you can, or you can’t, you’re right.” –Henry Ford In this seven-minute video, Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Bruce Lipton discuss the genetic code, the placebo/nocebo effect, and the power of the mind in healing (or hurting) ourselves. They remind us that positive and negative thoughts have equally powerful effects on our…
DetailsWhy do we act against our own self-interest? Self-sabotage is an expression of inner conflict- it’s when a part of our personality acts in conflict with another a part of our personality. This can take place under the radar of our conscious mind- because the behavior was formed and internalized so early on in life.…
Details“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”–Lao Tzu We’re all storytellers. We tell ourselves stories—both consciously and unconsciously—about who we are, were, and who we’ll be. Sadly, some stories we tell ourselves about ourselves aren’t very nice. They distort our self-image and hold us back from becoming who…
DetailsDo you embrace problems as opportunities to learn? Or do you avoid them for fear of failing? After decades of research on achievement and success, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck developed the concept of mindsets, which are the beliefs that we hold about ourselves and our basic qualities. This five-minute animated video presents the two…
DetailsIn this three-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton offers a scientific look at the relationship between stress and the immune system. With winter coming soon to the northern hemisphere, this is a valuable reminder of why decreasing stress is vital for good health and a well-functioning immune system! Bruce discusses how stress weakens the immune system…
Details“Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they are beginning. With mindfulness, we can choose what we’ll strengthen and bring into action, and we can choose what we’ll gently let go of.” –Sharon Salzberg This two-minute video, narrated by Sharon Salzberg, New York Timesbest-selling author and world-renowned meditation teacher, and animated by…
Details“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Henry David Thoreau Observational awareness is an active listening, with all our senses, to what’s taking place in the here and now. When we engage with life this way, we operate from our conscious mind, which keeps us open to enhanced learning and…
DetailsHow do you approach your relationships? Do you approach them as a peer—meaning you view the other person as an equal? Or do you approach them as a pier—meaning you think you need to prop up the other person or carry more than your part of the load? Or do you approach relationships from the…
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