Intention
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The Judge: Notice, Shift, Retrain
I’ve recently been observing my “judge” – that harsh, critical, lying, unkind voice inside your head that tells you how incompetent or unlovable you are. The one that screams (or maybe softly whispers) how you’re not good at anything, you’re faking it, or you’re an idiot. The one that says, “Who do you think you…
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Thought Energy – The Mind’s Power Source
How do you spend your thought energy? First of all, what is thought energy? It’s the mind’s power source. The design of the human mind is to think – about 85,000 thoughts a day! (I’m tired just thinking about it). Stop for a minute and notice:Have you watched your thoughts lately? Where does your mind…
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A Love Letter from God
(Note, this blog references Christian faith tradition) How was your Valentine’s Day? Did you get any love letters or notes of affection? Perhaps you sent some to the important Loves in your life. In her book How Did I Get Here? author Christine Caine suggests humanity is “a love letter sent from God,” which got…
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Do Your Ideas, Intentions or Goals Resonate with Your Values
Life is peaceful right now. Today. I’m grateful. I spent the holidays catching up on the half a dozen books I started and never completed. I spent more time in meditation, listening to Masters. Some of my favorite moments were spent absorbed in words from the Dali Lama (Ten Percent Happier Podcast and meditation app)…
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Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism – Assume Generous Intent
The mysterious “THEY,” those invisible authorities in the sky (or perhaps just in my mind) say, “Intellectual Property (IP) is what distinguishes you.“They say, “Produce intellectual property people want to read.” They say, “IP is the way to share your ideas and build community.” Okay, sounds great. Then that annoying voice, you know the one…
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Self-Care is Crisis Care
Here’s the Thing… I’ve started writing this piece three million times to no avail. I kicked myself. I meditated. I ate chocolate. I watched the news and checked the social. I cursed myself. I hugged myself. I invoked self-compassion (my word for the year). Aaaaannnnnd nothing. This year began with hope: new clients and new…
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Intention Setting Offers Grace
Here’s the thing… A blog where you’ll find what’s rummaging in my head, pearls of wisdom from thought leaders that got me thinking, life hacks, ideas for self-care, maybe a little nonprofit goodness, and a whole lotta love for you and the genius you put into the world. I thought I’d get a jump on…