Self-talk. I love myself — how about you? What do you say to yourself when the world quiets down at night? Or when someone insults you or questions your integrity?
Observation. If life were a movie, would you be the actor, observer, director, producer, or audience watching from the comfort of your home? Trick question; you’re every one of these
Health. Modern definition of health: “normal” blood pressure, blood work, and bodyweight. Basically, it’s thought if you don’t have a major health issue and you’re not overweight, you must be
Vacation. Do you find it’s harder to get upset you when you’re on vacation? I know I do. Somehow, planning a trip, getting excited about experiences to come, arriving, checking
Hawaii. Hawaii is an excellent lesson in epigenetics. First, it’s the absence of stress. People in Hawaii simply don’t see the world with a lens that it’s worth stressing. Instead,
Memories. Is it good or bad to revisit a memory that makes you miss someone? My vote: both, but weighted towards ‘bad’. The reason I say mostly bad is because
Feeling. Thoughts often precede feelings. So, when you practice affirmations, you can say anything you want, but unless you ‘feel’ it, they’re not going to work. Your internal dialogue is
Electricity. Sometimes, we feel a ‘charge’ when we’re with someone. It can be positive or negative, but we can ‘feel’ them. Between couples, this is referred to as “chemistry”, and
Enjoy. Epiphany: our ‘purpose’ is to enjoy our lives. How you feel when you do something determines if you’re here to do it or if you’re doing something you are
Vulnerability. Let others in. You might find being vulnerable helps: Others trust you. Heal old wounds more quickly. Get rid of feelings you wish you didn’t have about someone or
