Most of us are oblivious to our repetitive thoughts until we experience the consequences of our actions.
Assumptions to Mindsets…..What are your Assumptions?
Someone asked me a few weeks ago, “Were you a cheerleader in high school, someone who was popular?” “No” I replied. “Well, I just can’t figure you out” she said. That exchange keeps wafting through my mind. At the time, I was astounded that someone could think I was a cheerleader or one of the “in crowd.” Upon reflection, the …
Self-Compassion
I used to think that I had most things figured out. It took a serious health event a few years ago to quickly convince me that I didn’t. I hadn’t realized until that experience how important self-compassion is to resilience and recovery. Basically, self-compassion is a critical factor in well-being. In the initial stages of my recovery I was, fearful, …
Forgiveness
It’s the first week of November and the conversations around me are beginning to center on the Thanksgiving holiday and everything that is connected to it, family gatherings, great food, and more. Historically I would use the holiday as a reminder to concentrate on all the abundance in my life, to be thankful for the gifts I have received. This …