Who me . . . angry?

Anger would appear to be one of the most prevalent and destructive manifestations of our thinking. As the pace of daily life seems to speed up and expectations crowd our days we often feel challenged to keep a calm perspective. It may start as a very minor irritation when the morning coffee is too strong or we’re out of cream. We can each create … [Read more...]

Expectations—real or imagined

letting-go

As promised last month we are revisiting the idea of “expectations.” This seems like a particularly appropriate time to do so since, for many, with the New Year comes a list of hopes, resolutions and plans for the months ahead. First let’s review the principles behind our experience. We know that life is an inside-out experience. We’re … [Read more...]

Feeling festive?

Here we are yet again. The festive season is upon us. For many it’s a time of excitement and joy. For some it’s a time of stress and anxiety. For most it’s a time of busy schedules and high expectations. Each year I’d start out with visions of a Norman Rockwell/Martha Stewart event where the entire family gathered around a perfect tree … [Read more...]