The other day a dear friend asked..."What's the deal with astrology? The stars don't control us." My response, yes, it all starts in the mind. But every molecule in the universe will be a perfect reflection of our thoughts, so you can use the stars to see yourself...
So, I'm waiting to talk to my new coach, whom I know is amazingly talented and just a great person. I've completed some short but profound initial intake questionnaires. I was able to access and share some good thoughts but I certainly held back a lot. One subject...
You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no results. Gandhi
A dear friend told me about a wonderful free eBook, Human Becoming - By David Richo, PhD. The eBook is a collection of excerpts from several of Dr. Richo's other books, including The Power of Coincidence: How Life Shows Us What We Need To Know and When Love Meets...
This is a great poem about marriage and it's challenges... IF the Poet offers us powerful and unique views on life...You can learn more about him on his website:...
We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. Anaïs...
"Thinking is a psychological disease: A madness now infecting just about everyone. It is the cause of worry, and all unhappiness." Barry Long Do yourself a favor, stop thinking, right now: The blessing of this audio from Barry Long (by the way, did you know...
When I first considered getting involved in coaching, back in the late 90's, the first thing I did was arrange to meet some coaches. The coaches I met made me sure that this was a career choice I wanted to make. Â The coaches were centered, down-to-earth, wise but...
It is a very common scenario (sadly): Two people have been through a similar or shared trauma, and one is further ahead in healing than the other. For simplicity's sake (and, because this is often how it looks), let's a say we have a male-female couple, wherein the...
Some of my clients fear that if they use this as a measure for success they will do less than they are capable of. Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. ~Maya Angelou So, maybe you can use this strategy just until...
I can still remember it now... I'm around 5 years old, and sitting at the top of one of those molded slides for swimming pools. You know, the ones that everyone had back in the 70's and 80's? I've got three very frustrated lifeguards around me, one on each side of...
When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That is my religion. Abraham Lincoln If you want a simple formula for success in all aspects of life, the above will serve you and the people you touch brilliantly. There's a reason we have feelings. The...
Imagine... You are an infinite Soul. Everything you think (imagine, picture in your mind, ruminate about) becomes real. OK, not every thing. Just things you are determined to make a relatively big deal out of, especially emotionally. Big deal "good", and big deal...
Yes. Mental performance consultant Ed Tseng posted a great article today on HuffPost, Happiness: Three Things You Probably Didn't Know. My favorite is number 3...And it may even fly in the face of the raison d'être of coaching... 3. The quickest way to happiness:...
I attended a Conversations with Byron Katie event today, and it was very rewarding. There is no doubt that Katie's technique of "The Work" leads to peace, connection with self, and alignment with a Universe built on (of) love. Some of my favorite quotes from Katie...
If you are one of the many, many, people who are capable of causing yourself mental suffering that is more agonizing than physical pain... You may find that you are person that experiences severe physical pain as a (relatively) healthy outlet. Just sayin'.
It, hopefully, strikes you as a strange idea...How to tell if I'm a good person? Huh? I am thinking that most of you would respond...Well, even though I have some flaws I do like myself and I *am* a good person. Good! I'm glad you can get at least that far. But,...
Is there anything keeping you from this...
You are the most important person on the boat. You act as the captain's eyes. The captain will steer the boat expertly, and in the most enjoyable way possible, based on where YOU are looking. The captain wants the best for you, but gives you complete freedom to...
Last time I shared about my understanding of my Enneagram type, oh, about 7 years ago, I gave the qualification...I think! Enneagram -Type 5 with a 4 wing - I think! But, having worked with myself and the Enneagram system for many years now, I am confident in my...
If you are one of the many, many, people who are capable of causing yourself mental suffering that is more agonizing than physical pain... You may find that you are person that experiences severe physical pain as a (relatively) healthy outlet. Just sayin'.
It, hopefully, strikes you as a strange idea...How to tell if I'm a good person? Huh? I am thinking that most of you would respond...Well, even though I have some flaws I do like myself and I *am* a good person. Good! I'm glad you can get at least that far. But,...
Is there anything keeping you from this...
You are the most important person on the boat. You act as the captain's eyes. The captain will steer the boat expertly, and in the most enjoyable way possible, based on where YOU are looking. The captain wants the best for you, but gives you complete freedom to...
Last time I shared about my understanding of my Enneagram type, oh, about 7 years ago, I gave the qualification...I think! Enneagram -Type 5 with a 4 wing - I think! But, having worked with myself and the Enneagram system for many years now, I am confident in my...
