Consciousness and cognitive is like a ping pong rally. Notice how I said RALLY. Not a match because this exchange needs to be cooperative, not competitive. Now, imagine for a moment that the cognitive decides to hold onto the ball instead of hitting it back to consciousness. Now there is no longer an exchange — […]
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Recently, I watched a clip from Mel Robbins’ podcast when she interviewed Dr. Jim Doty, and what Dr. Doty had to say really moved me. In the short clip, he talked about hardship, and the negative thought patterns that it can so easily produce in our minds. He also spoke about how changing our perception […]
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Are you present in the moments with your family, friends and coworkers? Are you present in the moment with yourself? Or are you distracted by your list of todos, your phone, worry about the future, or regret about the past? Are you so focused on what’s next, that you’re not here now? This is a […]
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I recently purchased a deck of cards called the Present Moment Reminder Deck, by Eckhart Tolle, to use with clients, family and myself. The other day I drew a card that stopped me in my tracks. It said … “A vital question to ask yourself frequently is: What is my relationship with the present moment […]
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Recently, I heard Derek Hough (a fantastic dancer and choreographer) talk briefly about confidence. As soon as I heard him say the word, my interest was piqued. But why? What was it about this one word, “confidence,” that seemed to affect me so acutely? So I’ve been thinking about confidence, and trying to understand and […]
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A perception shift makes all the difference. It’s not a burden. It’s a gift. An honor. A sacred responsibility, that I choose each day. Yes, it’s still hard. Yes it’s still challenging. Yes, it can feel depressing, sad, overwhelming, unmanageable, unfair. And yet a simple shift in perception, from the egoic state into consciousness, changes […]
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Today I’d like to share something with you that has helped me transform my life, essentially making it easier for me to make space and be more mindful when I feel overwhelmed by a thought or emotion. This analogy ties into something I talk about a lot — and it might seem like a foreign […]
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In the last installment of the blog we defined ego. In this installment, I’d like to dive a little deeper into ego, examining what I call the “little i,” and “the big I.” So, the little i is part of the ego, and in addition to being attached to things like possessions, social status, etc., […]
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Over the years, one of the notable things I’ve learned is to change my language. Let me explain … When it came to thoughts and emotions I used to say, “my feelings” or “my thoughts.” I would really hold on tight to them, as if the thoughts and emotions were me. I’ve changed that language […]
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In this article I’d like to zoom out a bit — beyond anxiety, worry and fear — because as humans we experience more than these three things. That said, these emotions are a common thread with everyone I work with, as well as with myself, so it’s important to be mindful of them. Taking a […]
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