Category Archives: Coping

What I Think, I Become

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

My life is living proof that changing the focus of thoughts can change a life. Worry and compulsion used to be stirred into my thinking most of the time which kept me constantly dealing with a brooding outlook on life. … Continue reading →

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Like Quicksand

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Depression… removes the color from the colorful… reduces the difference between day and night… crowds out self-esteem with self-loathing… takes away the pleasing taste from everything… creates a sense of being UN-loveable… brings all past mistakes to present-moment… shades life … Continue reading →

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Simply This Thing, and Then the Next

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

If we tune-in on thoughts of failure, illness, discouragement, despair and hate, the charts of our lives will take a sharp downward course. If we tune-in on thoughts of victory, love, hope and faith, our lives will become larger, finer, … Continue reading →

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Most People Are Other People

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

One hot afternoon a young child and his father set out for the market. Their donkey was with them. All three walked side by side. Near the river, they came across a group of women, who said, “See how tired … Continue reading →

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Loneliness and Solitude

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

In our language we have two words, Solitude and Loneliness. Solitude is being alone Without thinking about being alone. While Loneliness is being alone And being aware you’re alone. When I read those words in a small book from 1981 … Continue reading →

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Why Does Criticism Bother Us?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Benjamin Disraeli once wrote, “How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct.” That thought was illustrated clearly to me a few days ago. Someone I know, but not particularly well, jokingly said something like “you drive … Continue reading →

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Three Blinks and a Sneeze

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Her expression was that of a frightened seven-year old girl as she sat there in the front seat of the car. The look was one you’d expect to see on a youngster’s face who was sitting outside the principle’s office. … Continue reading →

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The Great Adventure

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Helen Keller once wrote: “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” The trial and suffering of growing older has changed … Continue reading →

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Best Way To Start Off the Morning

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Finding myself a little groggy this morning before the second cup of coffee kicks in, I have chosen to use another stimulant I know works even better: gratitude! All it takes is a minute or two of sitting back and … Continue reading →

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Only the Dead Don’t Feel It

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

My supposition is that life would be boring if things were always good. Fact or delusion, that’s a mantra that rings in my head to help me keep going. Life just gets damned difficult sometimes. There’s a well-worn phrase that … Continue reading →

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