When I was young, the statement “mind your own beeswax” was made by other kids to tell you to go away and not bug them. My presence at that time seemed to bother others, especially my siblings. Looking back, it may have come from over-responsibility, as I took care of the younger ones, babysitting them a good deal of the time. That alone wasn’t the…
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Have you ever felt Humbled in your Powerlessness?
The idea that I was powerless over other people (not me) places and things, went against everything I believed I knew.How could that be when I worked so hard to help others change? Apparently, I misunderstood. I had been Mrs.Fix-it for others, forever! Then to be told I didn’t fix anything or anyone, felt just wrong! Yes, I had repaired things with tape, glue, needle,…
Happy Pre Valentines
Valentine’s Day is for some who feel obligated by florists, chocolate & card companies to show your undying love. It’s the best sales month of the year for some! These businesses have created great expectations among those influenced folks to show love on a specific day each year. Nobody wants to receive a sour expression of disappointment or disapproval by their loved ones, so compliance…
Do you trust your employees?
Trusted servant – Do you trust your employees to serve your company? Think carefully before you answer because it is possible to expect them to serve while not trusting them. Definition from wiki – Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something Confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of a property to be held…
Is it possible to live at peace with ourselves and others?
Not without the help and support of a program, the Universe and others. To quiet the gerbils spinning the wheel in my mind, meant learning how to stop fighting against all that ruled my life, especially fear. There also was guilt, anger, loneliness and resentment that kept me right and everyone else was wrong. I was exhausted by the constant internal and external wars that were never one….
Clear Communication Quells Fear Especially In This Time of COVID-19
I care about you and the peace of mind that you and your loved ones can have with better communication. I myself will be self-isolating for two weeks following my return from Costa Rica. My intention is to communicate to those I would normally be in contact with, that I care about their health and well-being. I believe in being a conduit of faith, love,…
Understanding, Sympathetic or Compassionate?
At one time I thought I was compassionate, but I was; Understanding is about comprehension, sympathy is about toleration and forgiveness (which is sort of judgmental), having pity means is judging another person as having or being less than even when it’s self-pity. Compassion is kindness, not having unrealistic expectations of self or others, and accepting all as we are and loving them. I can’t…
The Result of Your Thoughts Is Your Attitude
Coming from a family of negative Nelly‘s, it was a challenge being positive. I’m not sure that I would say I was always positive, but nor do I think I was negative. Once out of the family home, I was certainly still as afraid as I’d always been. I was a glass half full person though; as far back as I can remember. I did…
The Bad News of Obsessive Thinking
My past obsessive thinking created feelings of fear, anger, resentment, worry and a myriad of other emotions that felt overwhelming in the past. None of them filled me with worthiness, always a lack of something if not everything. I have lived in the neighborhood of my mind from my entire life and it hadn’t occurred to me how dangerous it was until some 25 years…