The path to peace of mind is a journey of self discovery to understand the internal conflict that perpetuates chaos within. Only when we can relieve this internal conflict will we begin to experience peace of mind. Fortunately, we all have everyday teachers in our communities that perfectly reflect our unique individual curriculum. People whose ideas and ways of living that really annoy us provide insights to our own intolerance. As the Dalai Lama says, “In the practice of tolerance, one's … [Read more...]
You Always Have A Choice
We all have times where our current situation isn’t pleasant and no longer seems to be working. This could be a job where there’s no life balance, a marriage dynamic, or your current financial situation. If you recognize situations in your life that don’t seem to be working anymore, remember you have a choice and can always choose something different. Find a new job, go to marriage counseling, or find a financial planning coach. Whatever the situation, you can choose differently. Changing … [Read more...]
The Cost of Blind Intolerance
We live in times where we can’t see our own intolerance - especially of our own inner needs. Our needs for rest, for nourishment, rejuvenation, for love, and peace. We’re especially intolerant of our need for change. We treat ourselves in ways that make these needs seem irrelevant. We often notice, but don’t address the expectations and intolerant ways of the employers we work with or the people in our lives. It’s as if we’re incarcerated and don’t even know it. In the movie The … [Read more...]