Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
So, here’s a question: Can cultivating positive emotions help you succeed? I am going to answer this question shortly, but first I have a favor to ask. Please pause for a moment and think of something you saw or experienced recently that delighted you or gave you joy. Think about it for about thirty seconds… Continue reading Can Cultivating Positive Emotions Help You Succeed?
We long for connection, even though we don't always realize it. And that connection is connection with ourselves, with others, with nature, and with a Higher Wisdom. If it feels comfortable to you, you can think of this Higher Wisdom as the Divine. Or you can think of it as the highest expression of constructive… Continue reading An Intention or Prayer for Understanding Connection
This is an intention or prayer for when you feel aimless and lonely. Sometimes we don't know what we are doing, and we feel alone. For instance, perhaps we aren't sure what our purpose in life is and because of this, we feel adrift and isolated. These feelings happen to everyone, including me, sometimes. If… Continue reading An Intention or Prayer: When You Feel Aimless and Lonely
All of us feel afraid sometimes. Here is an intention or prayer to help you through those times. There is a further explanation of each line of it down below with links to other posts that may help you. You are Not Alone When we are suffering--fear is a kind of suffering--we often feel all… Continue reading An Intention or Prayer for When You Feel Afraid
Below is in intention or prayer for peace. With all that is going on with the Coronavirus and political issues, it feels like the world is in a lot of turmoil right now. If you feel that way today, here is an intention or prayer that might help. This is an Intention or… Continue reading An Intention or Prayer for Peace
I have been feeling afraid. Maybe you have, too. With all that is going on , it is easy to be afraid. When I am afraid, it is easy to forget what I know about Love. Here is what I know: One: There is a lot of darkness in the world, but Love is original.… Continue reading A Watercolor Meditation for When You Feel Afraid: Whimsical Watercolors
I recently wrote a post called "Play as a Contemplative Practice" for my friend's blog. My friend Justin has a really cool blog that explores spirituality, especially from a Celtic Christian perspective. He so kindly asked me to write a post for his blog this summer. It was right around the time I was teaching… Continue reading Play as a Contemplative Practice
This is a post about how I make things magically appear before my eyes. But first, let me tell you a story. When I was young, my mom would ask me to go find something for her. And I frequently came back within minutes announcing, "I couldn't find it!" My mom's customary response was, "You… Continue reading How I Make Things Magically Appear Before My Eyes
For the last week, I have been painting a series of peaceful thoughts. They are mainly about you and me and our worth as human beings. I really believe each of these ideas below, and I post them here for you, hopefully to inspire, encourage, and comfort you, if you are having a hard time.… Continue reading Seven Peaceful Thoughts for Your Week
Here are some peaceful thoughts to remember the next time you are having a rough day, whether that day is today or in the future. We all have rough days in which we feel sad, disappointed, or insecure about ourselves. Experiencing such days can make us feel bad about ourselves. For example, we might feel… Continue reading Peaceful Thoughts for Rough Days