Recently someone close to me told me that he does not believe in Reiki. I was not at all surprised by the opinion or the need to share it. It’s a confession I hear from time to time, so I answered in some form of my automatic typical response; “Okay, thanks for letting me know.” Continue reading “For The Love Of Reiki”
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Comparison
We often hear Theodore Roosevelt’s quote “comparison is the thief of joy”. Yet research tells us that making comparisons takes up more than 10% of our daily thoughts. And this makes sense. Comparison and labeling are extremely useful tools for making choices. Leaves of three, let them be. Simple. So if we are on aContinue reading “Comparison”
Kairos
Once upon a time in a world before memes and gifs expressed our emotions and social media was used to share them, we sent email chains. You may still know some people who use this valuable ancient practice. One such email included a Native American proverb “A Tale of Two Wolves” where a Cherokee elderContinue reading “Kairos”
Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a time when we typically gather with family or friends to celebrate and give thanks. Even though this year presents challenges, many families are finding ways to virtually gather or meet in smaller groups. During this time it’s common for us to have some ritualistic practice of gratitude. Some people say a prayer.Continue reading “Gratitude”
Kindness
Recently I took advantage of an opportunity to help a couple of strangers. The experience reminded me of the profound power of kindness. Wrapped up in my own anxieties over personal, national, and global unrest I had been feeling overwhelmed for months, probably even longer. Once a fairly altruistic person I had become enveloped inContinue reading “Kindness”
Time & Emotion
Recently I’ve noticed a lot of people are talking about the same two subjects using different themes. Exasperated people are asking when the pandemic will end. Others asking when we can stop talking about it. There is frustrated, often anxious, chatter about the election season concluding. Maya Angelou’s “Every storm runs out of rain” andContinue reading “Time & Emotion”
Dono Bella – An Introduction
Of all the things I have learned and been told, my mother’s persistent suggestion “You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can change your attitude” is the one that stands out to me the most. A seemingly simple idea it begs the question: How? How can I change my attitude in challenging circumstances? InContinue reading “Dono Bella – An Introduction”
Dono Bella 