How many times in life do we wish things were different? We tell ourselves if this one aspect was not present life would be so much easier. Video games, or any sort of activity with increasing levels of difficulty keep us engaged because the game gets increasingly harder. We also increase…
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Magic Monday – Wishing Things Were Different
How many times in a day do we wish things were different than they are. Today, when you find yourself wishing things were different, acknowledge it then accept it as it is now. See how it makes you feel.
Magic Monday – Appreciation
Today contemplate appreciation. Think of all the good that you have in your world. Think of all the gifts you experience everyday (a beautiful sunset, a smile from a loved one, a goofy pet moment, the right thing at the right time). When we focus on the good it…
Celebrating Where You Are
We humans tend to look at life through the lens of problem solving, especially when we are not happy. We focus on what is not right in an effort to fix or change it so we may become happier. This well meaning process can lead to further frustration and pain.This…
Magic Monday – Celebrating Where You Are
Today, celebrate where you are on your journey in life. If you are working toward a goal celebrate where you are in making efforts toward the new you. Cheer yourself on rather than scold yourself for not being further along.
Adjusting to Change
Weather changes, seasons change, relationships change, life in general changes. We humans like to feel like we have control over our world. When things change that are not according to our plans it reminds us how little control we really have. We will be constantly disappointed if we keep expecting…
Magic Monday – Being Patient
Everything always works out. It may not be the way we intended, but it works out. Patience, time and avoiding judgment seem to serve us well. Today, think back on a time when things seemed difficult. Would you have felt less suffering if you avoided judgement and were patient?…
It was Painful at the Time
Some events are painful as they are happening yet, upon reflection, are valuable lessons. Some of the best lessons come from painful experiences, especially if you have some stubborn in you like me. I like to believe that the more painful the situation the better the lesson. This has a…
Getting Out of Our Own Way
So many times we expect situations to unfold in specific ways we miss the wonderful ways in which they are unfolding. We get so focused on what we expect and plan that we miss the wonderful ways in which situations are coming together better than we could have even imagined….
Magic Monday – Getting out of our Way
How many times are we in our own way expecting things to progress one way only to miss the wonderful ways in which they did progress? Are you missing out on happiness and joy because you want things a specific way? Today pay attention to what is happening and…