Be a Lover of Silence
The quieter you become the more you are able to hear. ~Rumi December 22 of each year is 'Be a Lover of Silence' Day. How do we become a lover of silence, so that we might hear more? The picture above reminds me of silence, not only because of the immensity of the...
Should we live in the present moment or set goals and anticipate the future?
The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. ― Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life When we anticipate, we are imagining what that future event will be like and what we are likely...
True Simplicity
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. Hans Hofmann Simplicity - it's a word that has come into use a lot in the past years. As our lives have gotten busier and more full, a part of us yearns to return to a simpler,...
Is it procrastination or synchronicity?
When is procrastination actually synchronicity? A few days ago, I wanted to go take a look at some office chairs - but instead of leaving at the planned time, I found myself doing other tasks. This is not unusual for me, and in the past, I have labeled my behavior...
Patience is Power
Patience is power – practicing patience gives you control of your situation and life.
Labels, Categories & Judgments
What Grandma taught me about labels, categories and judgments April 5, 2016 Labels can be useful! Without them, how would we know which can of soup to reach for? Labels serve as a kind of shorthand way to categorize things or people. In the therapy world, we...