The following are my personal insights into common topics discussed during coaching sessions. The Insights aim to shed light on the path to healing, fostering understanding, resilience, and hope for those navigating the journey.
There’s a Japanese proverb that says “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” That’s the definition of resilience. Every time we get back up we become more resilient.
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I believe a single year is made up of 365 opportunities – at least. Opportunity is everywhere.
We all have a Guide within us. Most of the time, we don’t acknowledge it as Our Guide, but it’s definitely there… just waiting to be called upon.
There's an old adage that says "The things we resist, persist." Isn't that the truth? Ask yourself "What am I resisting?"
A LOT! Remember all those times when FEAR stopped you from doing what you really wanted to do? You see, FEAR talks to us.
Admittedly, not many people walk around bearing or carrying their own personal flag. But if we did, if that type of behavior was commonplace, what would your flag be?
Take a look at your life today. Where are you? Are you where you want to be? Are you just about there? Do you wish you were somewhere else?
The dictionary defines compassionate as “showing kindness and empathy to others.” So, to be a compassionate person all I need to do is show kindness and empathy to others, right?
We all know life is hard, messy, and full of adversity. Not many will argue with that. But what is it that continues to move us forward in spite of the hard times and adversity? It is JOY.
If you don’t like the word “tolerating,” try none of these: bearing; enduring; stomaching; allowing; putting up with. So, ask the question again using one of the other words.
Thoughtfully answer that question. Now, does your answer describe who you are? If you often see others as powerful but not yourself, why is that?
The next time you have a conversation with your partner, boss, close friend, or family member honestly ask yourself “Am I being nice or am I being real?” Think about it. What does it mean to be “nice”? What does it mean to be “real”?