Many of us have people in our lives who have inspired us to be the best we could be. Many times we emulate their good qualities in order to attain the success, peace, and happiness we witness in them. If we are lucky enough, we will become that inspiration for others to follow. The mostContinue reading “Inspire Others”
Tag Archives: self-acceptance
Grace
Grace can be defined as: A smooth and pleasing way of moving A polite and thoughtful way of behaving Unmerited favor or getting what you don’t deserve A force, a power, or an acting of God that works in us to change our capacities for work, suffering, and obedience. I do not at all understandContinue reading “Grace”
Be Your Best Self
Each of us has an idea of what is the best version of ourselves. Ask yourself, “Am I the best rendition of myself?” Most of us would like to think that we have become our best self and are living our best life possible. But the truth is, we may not be there yet. “WhatContinue reading “Be Your Best Self”
Stay In Your Lane
These days, people often use the phrase “Stay in your own lane” to mean minding your own business. It can mean, don’t tell me what to do, how to raise my child, or how to live my life. This phrase may be used as a term of admonishment or advice against those who express thoughtsContinue reading “Stay In Your Lane”
Enjoy The Little Things
Enjoying the little things in life involves focusing our attention on what is pleasurable, nurturing, and sustaining in our lives and away from those events that are annoying, frustrating, or hurtful. It means practicing gratitude for those everyday things that are easy to take for granted or miss altogether. In the sweetness of friendship letContinue reading “Enjoy The Little Things”
It is OK to Be Not OK
During this extremely difficult time of Covid-19, quarantining, financial insecurity, and political division in our country, it is OK to be not OK. One breath at a time. One day at a time. Wake up, and be shredded. Cry for a while. Then stop crying and go about your day. You’re not okay, butContinue reading “It is OK to Be Not OK”
Don’t Worry
Many of us have made a practice of worrying. Even if we know it is not serving us any purpose, we cannot stop worrying. We think about what happened yesterday and we are convinced it is a sign of horrible things that will happen tomorrow. To be free from the pain and stress of worrying,Continue reading “Don’t Worry”
Be Happy, Be Happy Now
What is your idea of success? If the purpose of life is to achieve happiness why don’t we make it our practice so that we are guaranteed to attain this? Success is generally measured by the outcome of our efforts, but may I suggest we also measure success by our input. By doing this, asContinue reading “Be Happy, Be Happy Now”
Our Ego
Our ego is our sense of self-esteem or self-importance. Every one of us has an ego. Some egos are big and some are small. Our ego will help define who we are and how we relate to other people. Our ego is vital to our very makeup. There’s no ego when you’re a ukulele player.Continue reading “Our Ego”
The Path Out of Shame
Shame and vulnerability researcher and author Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, describes shame as “the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” Shame is probably among the most harmful of human emotions. It has the power to convince us that that little voice in our headContinue reading “The Path Out of Shame”
Organizing, Growing, and Finding Peace Together 