My dad was a big John Wayne fan. Maybe it was that classic cowboy image that was appealing. Perhaps he liked that most of the characters the Duke played were slightly flawed human beings with a pioneering spirit, tough guys with a soft spot if you looked for it. Or maybe he just liked idea…
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How to help when someone is having a bad day
When someone is having a bad day, you probably can’t make it all better. But there is something you can do to help. When things aren’t going well for a loved one or friend or co-worker, try something simple to help ease their burden. It doesn’t take much to help shift the energy and focus:…
Why you need to start making bold choices
There are 2 ways to live your life: taking the path of least resistence and settling for mediocre results or making bold choices that are aligned with your values and vision Every day you are presented with countless choices. You can make the easy, don’t rock the boat kind of choices that let you maintain…
1 thing you can do when bad things happen
Let’s face it. Bad things happen. When they do, it’s a natural reaction to focus on the “badness” of what is happening. We can get pulled into the negativity of the situation. We start asking, “Why?” We look for someone or something to blame. When our energy and attention go that way, it’s never helpful….
A simple way to make your life work better
When your technology isn’t working properly, the first suggestion is always to unplug it for a few minutes. Let it sit for a bit so it can reset itself. Whether it’s a laptop, a blueray or a smart phone, it almost always works. It’s pretty good advice for a person too. When we have crazy busy…
Stop counting your blessings to really be grateful
Today’s mindfulness moment… Practice gratitude. Give thanks. Yes and… Maybe you should stop counting your blessings for a moment if you really want to be grateful. Huh? It’s a powerful practice to be mindful of all of the things that are wonderful in our lives. We should do that every single day. But we can…
What you need to know about today
Today’s mindfulness moment…. The past and the future both have their place. But there is something uniquely special about today. There is nothing worth more than this day because it is only today’s choices that are within your control. Past choices are over and done. Future choices only exist in our imagination. But today is…
Why what you are doing is not so important
Today’s Mindfulness Moment… We are so focused on our to-do lists and getting things done that we often forget the most important thing. Of course it is important to get stuff done. But it is far more important for us to pay attention to the way we show up in the world every day. How…
The simple way to find beauty in the world
Today’s Mindfulness Moment… If we look at the world only with our eyes, it might seem that beauty is in short supply. When we look at the world with our hearts as well as our eyes, we can see that beauty is all around us. More than that, beauty is within us. Our inner most…
How to bring good fortune to your home
Today’s mindfulness moment… Are some people just luckier than others? Maybe. The more important question might be: What can I do to bring good fortune to my life? Turns out your outlook has a lot to do with how successful you are. In other words, the happier you are, the more likely you will handle…