Are you chasing the perfect job, the perfect partner, the perfect picture, the perfect life? Well, we live in a world of flaws, and life just isn’t perfect. Acknowledge life’s imperfections. And as one of the current ad campaign says, “Go With the Flaw.” Do this...
Pain is often a messenger. So, when you're in pain, stop & listen to your body & to your emotions. Is the pain telling you to: - rebalance your priorities & responsibilities? - take care of yourself & get more rest? - shift things in life, & maybe...
Every now and then, take a moment to become the observer. Be an observer of the world. Be an observer of your life, the events and the people in it. Be an observer of you, your reactions and your mind. As an observer, steer away from...
Everything comes to us in trust. So, be a guardian, a trustee of people, pets, and possessions, as well as your body, job, and the planet’s resources. Be a trustee and not an owner, and you'll look after everything without worrying and stressing. It's a much...
Life is like a buffet, with so many experiences to try. Sample a bit of everything from the buffet of life and you may be pleasantly surprised as well as expand your horizons. But if you take an ‘all you can eat buffet’ approach, you may...
When you are facing problems in life, notice what you are thinking and notice how your thoughts make you feel. If you find yourself thinking, "It's all too much," "I can't cope with this," then you’re likely to feel more anxious. Instead, think, "I am stronger...
When a surfer misses a wave, the surfer doesn’t walk away from the ocean sulking. In the same way, when you miss life’s opportunities, keep the faith that opportunities are like waves, there’s always another one coming. Just keep yourself available and be ready to catch...
In life, we play many different roles, partner, parent, child, friend, employee, colleague...
Life often feels like a jigsaw puzzle. We try to build it piece by piece but all the pieces of our life don't always come together. And when we can't seem to find the missing piece, we get frustrated and lose our peace. Well, instead of...
When we're moving through life's difficult moments, we need a little extra nurturing, and a little extra gentleness and care, from those around us and from ourselves. Going out and doing things that give us some momentary relief also helps. Talking or writing about what...
