Can We Change Our Beliefs?

Have you ever believed something – really deeply believed – only to find that in reality, what you believed in simply wasn’t true or relevant. Or came to find that that belief no longer served you.   We are born into constructs (aka beliefs) through our family, friends, and community. As children, we are filledContinue reading “Can We Change Our Beliefs?”

There’s a Hole in My Life

I woke up one morning to find a hole in my life.  Couldn’t see it. Couldn’t stick my hand in it.  Just this gnawing awareness that something was missing in me. Then there were all the ways I tried to cover-up this hole in my life: from exercise to therapy.  Why I even tried avoidance,Continue reading “There’s a Hole in My Life”

Seneca: On the Shortness of Life

“I spend far too much time on my devices”  my brother sheepishly remarked during a recent call.  “Even when we are watching TV, we still find ourselves on our devices chatting or playing games – we are so addicted to our devices”  I listened and mumbled in agreement thinking to myself about how much IContinue reading “Seneca: On the Shortness of Life”

Having Clarity in Times of Confusion; Part 2

The hardest thing to see when we are in a place of struggle – job loss, illness, financial collapse, separation – is that this process called life is forever evolving.  We often become confused because our perspective is clouded by the emotions that surge during our struggle.  We become myopic and stuck. “Everything is temporary”Continue reading “Having Clarity in Times of Confusion; Part 2”

Purpose and Presence

Good day to you.  It’s Monday – how’s your life outlook?  I remind myself – and you as well – that this is another day of opportunity; a chance to shine and be brilliant.  So regardless of what’s happened this past weekend,  I hope that you are experiencing clarity and excitement for the potentials ofContinue reading “Purpose and Presence”

Be Yourself!

Just don’t let anyone else see you There are a lot of mixed messages we receive today, but one in particular really stands out for me: “Be yourself!” or  it’s derivative “know thyself!” Have you found yourself misunderstood, or misrepresented?  A good intention, that somehow went bad?  Here’s an old favorite – “good boys orContinue reading “Be Yourself!”