Stop – Look – Go: Gratitude

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When a child wants to cross a street or an intersection, we tell them to stop, look, and then go. I learned an insightful reframe of the phrase from David Steindl-Rast in his TED Talk: Want to be happy? Be … Read More

Clarify Mind: 10 of 10: Lose Yourself

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SOMETIMES, when I run, I get in a zone where I feel so relaxed and peaceful. Endorphins kick in and probably are helping, too. I enjoy the stillness; it is soothing, energizing, and decompressing. It gets me in my flow; … Read More

Clarify Mind: 9 of 10: Gratitude

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I am grateful for so many positive things happening in my life. My physical intelligence is taking care of a range of complex tasks so that I can eat, walk, talk, write, smile, eat, see, and do so many beautiful … Read More

Clarify Mind: 8 of 10: Proact

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Mind’s thinking is just nature. Just as I can’t stop or avoid nature, I can’t resist my thoughts. What can help me live with my thoughts skillfully: Being a witness saves me from getting entangled with my thinking. The paradigm … Read More

Clarify Mind: 7 of 10: Generosity – Give

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Can I always give? Can I find a reason to offer myself at every moment? Giving can be: Staying in a place of abundance to extend me and contribute when my ego might be raising the guard, or reacting with a … Read More

Clarify Mind: 6 of 10: Patience

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Things unfold according to their nature. What makes me rush them? It is, directly or subtly, anger. What lies beneath the surface of anger is some fear. What is it in the current situation that is making me feel threatened? … Read More

Clarify Mind: 5 of 10: Trust

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Can’t I trust the natural wisdom of the body and how it supports life? My breath takes care of itself, gratefully. My ears can hear, eyes can see, organs can take care of the metabolism and biology of being alive. … Read More

Clarify Mind: 4 of 10: Let Go

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Unpleasant things are inevitable. My mind can make me cling to what I want or push away what I don’t want. I can get stuck by holding on to narrow views, or self-serving hopes and wishes, or resistance to physical … Read More

Clarify Mind: 3 of 10: Accept, Allow, Let It Be

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Can I accept and welcome the present moment as it is? When I try to force an experience to be different from it, I don’t get to see its true nature. Fighting or resisting the pain allows it to dominate … Read More

Clarify Mind: 2 of 10: Witness

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Can I witness whatever comes up in the mind or body without judging it? It is the very nature of the mind to compare, judge, and evaluate. It saves me from harm’s way; it guides me to act sensibly. For … Read More

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