Words Words The mind is full of words. It has stored up thousands of words. It can start up a conversation the minute we wake up in the morning. The dialogue can pertain to either the future or the past. The content feels so real. We don’t realize at the moment that these stories are…
Personal Identity Personal identity As long as your personal identity, your self-image, is a priority, you will struggle and suffer. When you see yourself as an accomplishment, a particular quality, or character trait, these are just images. When the mind creeps in and finds space to operate, those images all crumble and you feel defeated,…
DTBA! DTBA! Dare To Be Average! This is a personal “mantra” I adopted years ago. The more “average” I strive for, the more relaxed I am and the more I accomplish.
Mind Scheme Mind Scheme Quite often the role the mind takes is to create division. It wants to differentiate you from others. Acknowledging that everyone’s mind does this can actually be soothing. This does not require action. It is just a normal part of being human. Being aware that everyone’s mind works this way can…
Totally Frustrated? Totally frustrated? If you’re feeling totally frustrated, stop immediately and realize what’s going on. The Dramatizer is picking up speed and as long you acknowledge its messages it will continue. That is the actual food for that particular body of energy. Follow it, and it will inflate. Watch it, and it will deflate.
Discouraged? Discouraged? Whenever you feel discouraged, take a second and look back to your worst moment. Now, look where you are. Be grateful for where you are now. Refocus into reality.
Indecision Indecision Sometimes I struggle with indecision. I have all these crossroads of ideas and I can’t sort out what direction to take. All of these crossroads are simply mental distractions of futuristic scenarios. It tells me, I need to sit back and take a deep breath. I need to allow the distractions to fade.…
Doubting Doubting Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. Pay no attention to the doubting mind.
Serenity Serenity is being aware of the busy mind and living free of its stranglehold.
Looking Back Looking back Looking back can be such a waste of time. The mind can stir up regret and sorrow. It can create misery. Pay attention to when you catch yourself looking backward and bring yourself to the present. Look to the beauty all around. It’s always there.