EP23: Power of Thought

We are walking zombies; every day engulfed in a full on trance, constantly thinking about what just happened that caused us pain or humiliation, what’s about to happen that could cause us pain or humiliation, and what has to happen next in order to prevent pain or humiliation. That’s our meter, we gauge everything according to whether it will humiliate us or cause us pain. And we’re fearful of whatever has the potential to. What is this trance we’re in? Continue reading “EP23: Power of Thought”

EP22: Affirmations

What is an affirmation? How do you create one? What’s an effective way to use affirmations to change your life? What is the origin of affirmations and how did this practice come to be? There’s so much to learn about affirmations and more so in the way that they can help change your life. Continue reading “EP22: Affirmations”

EP13: Healing Wounds

Happy Father’s Day! Just like our fathers kissed and bandaged our boo-boos and kept us safe from the boogeyman, as we age and become more aware, it’s up to us to heal our own wounds. Continue reading “EP13: Healing Wounds”

EP10: Mindful Eating

This episode’s about mindful eating. Are you eating just to eat, or are you consciously aware of why and what you’re eating? How do you become aware of food, its ingredients and how it’s prepared in order to make better decisions for your dietary needs? Continue reading “EP10: Mindful Eating”

EP9: Declutter Your Life

It’s time to get serious about decluttering your life. But to declutter means so much more than cleaning your desk off, or donating clothes to Goodwill. So much more is involved. It’s actually a job for your mind. Continue reading “EP9: Declutter Your Life”

EP7: Resistance & Flow

Go with flow. We can’t control what happens only how we choose to see what does. What if we allowed things to unfold as they will, and what does happen is a better outcome than we would have even known to ask for. Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism and author of ‘Tao te Ching’ says, “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Continue reading “EP7: Resistance & Flow”

EP5: Mindful Awareness

What is mindful awareness, or mindfulness? Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of, Wherever You Go, There You Are, and founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), defines it as “moment to moment non-judgmental awareness.” Mindful awareness is of Buddhist origin but is applicable to all aspects and walks of life. Continue reading “EP5: Mindful Awareness”

EP2: Faith or Fiction?

What is faith? Is faith a religious thing? Does faith imply a conviction in something? Really, faith is just a belief we tell ourselves to believe. What do you have faith in? Continue reading “EP2: Faith or Fiction?”