How often do you say “yes” when you really mean or want to say “no?” It becomes saying yes, with resentment and leads to a whole host of unpleasant experiences. If you recognize this one pattern it can change your life immeasurably. When you say “yes” and you really want to say “no” you often feel resentful, […]
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The Massive Struggle of Indecision
Have you ever been stuck in indecision, only to struggle, struggle, struggle? There is a massive element of struggle in indecision. We often have the belief that if we just wait long enough the right decision will strike us. Or, we have the belief that we make the best decisions under pressure. What usually happens […]
My Mind Was Like a Bungee Cord
Have you had the experience of jumping into plan B only to have your mind run amok? A few weeks ago we planned to fly from Chicago to Denver. When we arrived at the airport we discovered that all flights out of Chicago had been cancelled with no word about when flights might begin again. […]
Unlike Humans, Water Always Follows the Path of Least Resistance
I was sitting by a creek last week, watching the water. Once again I was struck by how water always follows the path of least resistance. When it encounters a block it simply slips around another way or settles in to the stillness of being where it is. It doesn’t try to force itself to […]
Being Awake and Being Present
Being awake in your life is one piece of being present in the moment. Maybe the two are actually the same. It’s about being fully present wherever you are rather than having your mind one place, which is not where your body is. In this complex world we speak often of multi-tasking and wear it […]
Collars and Cuffs
When I was in high school, way back when everything had to be ironed, I would only press the collar and cuffs of my blouse if I was going to wear it under a sweater. I think that may be a low Workability life energy solution to a problem. I haven’t thought about that in […]