How many times a day do we silently— or not so silently— think to ourselves, “If only I had…” “If only I could…” “If only I could be more like her, like him, like them,” Anyone but ourselves. Such self-condemnation. Imagine saying this to your best friend. Or your child. “Why don’t you have more […]
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Payoffs, pay-backs, and payouts
Why do we stay attached to behaviours that are not good for us? We get some form of payoff. It might not be visible or tangible. Some payoffs are invisible and / or intangible. But there is always a payoff. We work too hard so that someone will say.. “Oh… you are working too hard. […]
My new pace
My new pace is no longer a fast-paced race I do not need first place in order to find my true PLACE. I no longer humour in my tail to chase. Nor in my pocket do I hide the Ace To pull out when too tired to face my life. My protective can of mace […]
Lesson from the steam room: respond vs. react
Perspective is everything, and the frame that we choose is essential to our happiness and well-being. Lessons seem to be dropping down in every corner of my life. An adventure for sure! The other day, I was in the middle of my ritual: hot tub, swim, steam, and sit-up regime. Yes, in that order. ALWAYS. […]
Be you to full
Beautiful = be fully YOU