The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but it is fear. ~Gandhi Fear is a normal reaction to many situations, particularly the situations that put us in danger. By activating our fight or flight response, fear protects us and gets us “ready” for action. When fear becomes present in daily situations, it takes over …
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There are certain feel good truths that we can all probably agree upon: laughing with friends feels good; eating ice cream on a hot day feels good; getting a promotion at work feels good. Now, think about breaking boards with your bare hand. Does it feel good? Does your mind instantly think, “no way!”? Well, that …
September has been designated as National Recovery Month, an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use issues and celebrate the people who recover sponsored by SAMHSA. Recovery Month is now in its 26th year and highlights the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in long-term recovery and honors the treatment …
“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” ~ Henry Ford Take a moment and think about board breaking. What images pop into your mind? Do the images include a Karate Master who after many years of training …
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Want to keep resolutions made? Perhaps the following will assist in making lasting change in 2014: 8 Way To Make Lasting Change 1. Write down things that did and did not work for you last year. This list becomes a great working tool for you to set your focus for 2014; to review and decide …
The holidays… ahhhhh, a time to relax and experience the goodness of the season! Or is it? Often, the holidays generate a mixed bag of emotions as one balances family and work, connecting more intensely with emotions and relationships… and possibly overindulgence with food and alcohol. Getting through the holidays on a positive note can …
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You are made of energy – that’s what all that carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that make up every cell in your body is composed of. And since you are an energy being, what you focus on is where your energy goes. Where you focus your energy produces results, both positive and negative. You can actually …
We all live through changing times, and learning to accept all cycles of life can sometimes be very challenging. I recently lost my beloved dog, Benny, and through his passing was reminded that death is a natural part of the cycle of life. Dealing with death brings up many emotions, and grieving is a very …
The personal development craze has become a mega multi-dollar industry. It seems like every bookstore features a huge self-improvement section with dozens of titles in every “how to make your life better” topic imaginable. Every weekend, hundreds of self-help workshops are offered across the country. How to get more, have more, be more…it’s all there …
Have you taken the time to reflect on 2011 as you move forward into 2012? What lessons did you learn? What experiences did you have that enabled you to move forward on your path? What uncomfortable things did you do? What are your dreams for 2012? What is it that you want most in life? …
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