This short, very concise video clip from the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB!) Instructional Guide is a great reminder of how our emotions let us know when we are making a wrong choice. For those who are unfamiliar with the I Create What I Believe! Program, endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on…
When my son was young I spent many an hour watching Mister Rogers with him. I loved Mister Roger’s slow and easy manner, his clear intention to instill great values, and strong self-esteem in young minds. I also loved seeing the many wonderful ways he conveyed his core statements: “There is only one you!” “I…
Imagine how different your day, or life, might be if everyone you met saw your full potential and inspired and encouraged you to fulfill that potential, instead of judging you or measuring you against some standard they hold in their mind. Michelangelo has been quoted saying that inside every block of stone or marble dwells…
Sitting on the bench for many years watching both my son and daughter play baseball and soft ball, I must have heard coaches say at least a thousand times, “Keep your eye on the ball!” I feel this phase can apply to many situations in life. When we let our minds wander, feel powerless, judge,…
I have come to the conclusion that nature is my best friend and teacher. It mirrors me, supports me, and constantly provides me with guidance if I am awake enough to hear it speak. Just going for a walk can clear my head, sooth the sadness in my heart, and lift weight off my shoulders.…
If asked, most people will say they would like to live a happy life, but how many people actually know how to create a happy life? Remember, many of our beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors on how to approach life were acquired before we were even born. They then became part of the default system that…
Around and around we would spin squealing with joy as our world became a dizzy blur. The runners would periodically jump off and pushed even harder––the adrenaline rush was thrilling but it also brought up ripples of fear, anxiety, and sometimes, even terror. If you were hanging on to the outer edge, the ride was…
I sat quietly as the first light of the day filled the sky. I wasn’t in a hurry—my whole day lay before me like a blank canvas. In fact, as I sat there watching the day emerge I imagined a blank canvas in my mind and allowed the Universe to paint my upcoming day for…
Change—even global change—starts on the individual level, and then if it contains clarity and vitality, can spread to the hearts and minds of many. This is important to remember because acts of anger and conflict seem to have become part of our everyday life. Unfortunately, this makes it too easy for these daily events to…
Work. What does the word mean to you? Is it something you try to avoid? Do you only see it as a means to an end? Is it a way to avoid the rest of your life? Or is it a joy? There is a Zen saying, “Before Enlightenment, chop wood, carry water, after Enlightenment,…