Acceptance at the Expense of Being Yourself
Do you care about what everyone thinks of you? Do you avoid being you in a pursuit of being “liked” by others? Are you always trying to make everyone happy? Take some time to think [...]
Our Most Critical Judgment is the One We Place on Ourselves
How do you view yourself? What are the judgments you pass on yourself versus others? Are you lifting yourself up or constantly putting yourself down? I came across this passage by Nathaniel Branden in [...]
Breaking Old Patterns to Allow the Creativity for Change
Are you feeling stuck? Do you avoid discomfort by only doing what you know? Are you open to trying and experiencing new things? Take some time, think about your current situation, and how set [...]
Transforming Suffering and Happiness – Part One
In this two-part blog post series, I will discuss some of the concepts I learned over a two-day retreat I recently attended to hear Khentrul Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist, speak about transforming suffering and happiness. It [...]
Acknowledging Your Worth
Do you undervalue your worth? Do you fail to acknowledge your value? Have you ever considered yourself less than others? Take a few minutes and acknowledge yourself and all that you have to offer [...]
Cure Loneliness by Looking Within
Are you lonely? If so, how long have you experienced this feeling? When you are feeling lonely, what thoughts are racing through your mind? Take some time to look at what is going on around [...]