Not to get all new agey on you, but I’ve found that this really helps in a lot of situations. One of the core precepts of Buddhism is mindfulness. Mindfulness is tuning in and paying attention to who and where you are right now. It anchors you in the present moment. Now, it’s not always… Continue reading Being Mindful of Who You Are
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Five Clues That Your Decisions Are Based on Fear
Once you’re aware that certain types of fear are more likely to occur in relationship situations and you accept how insidious they can be. You can begin to watch for clues that your decisions are being based on fearful thinking (as opposed to clear thinking). Here are five things that are often signs of fear-based… Continue reading Five Clues That Your Decisions Are Based on Fear
Never the Same Twice
For those who have loved and lost, as oh so many have, there’s often talk of “trying to find that feeling again” or being worried that “there won’t be anyone like him again”. Talk like that is, realistically speaking, useless. We are different every minute of the day–always changing based on internal and external stimuli.… Continue reading Never the Same Twice
Mindfulness and Responsibility: Two Keys to Personal Growth
Once you have a starting point, two practices will have to be cultivated in order to take active control of your personal growth. These attitudes have their roots in classical spiritual practices like Buddhism, but have long been used in more secular arenas for good reason: they work. One, Mindfulness, keeps you tuned in to… Continue reading Mindfulness and Responsibility: Two Keys to Personal Growth