The other day I was chatting with two friends. They both mentioned being asked what life coaching was like. Neither had an easy time explaining the coaching process. It got me to wondering how many others are not really sure about the process. There are many different coaches out there specializing in different goals and […]
I was very fortunate to spend two weeks in Italy this April. Upfront I realized it was not going to be a normal vacation. My mother is still recovering from her December and subsequent surgeries so every morning my sister and I were to take turns changing her bandages. After that responsibility, I expected time […]
Instead of writing what makes good communication, I focused on what blocks clear communication. See how removing these three obstacles can increase your ability to communicate clearly and in a manner that is well received.
What have you changed your mind about? What did you use to profess and live by that you now believe the opposite? What are the cold, hard facts that now appear to have holes in them?
The power of acceptance and forgiveness shown through a beautiful wedding. Imagine if you could go through the day and not judge anyone. What if you had the ability to see each individual as their pure essence? What if you could love them for their good without diminishing that good because of physical, psychological, or philosophical differences? This is pure acceptance. And it is powerful. There is unencumbered joy when there is no judgment but only acceptance and where there is no hostility but only forgiveness.
We are each unique. It is apparent in our eye color, our hair color, and our skin tone. We are unique in our clothing, our jewelry, and if we have piercings or tattoos. Differences are in how we talk, what we talk about, and what we value. We are unique in where we live, how we live, and what we love. We are unique in our humor, our knowledge base, and our careers. But how often do we criticize, fear, or belittle those who are different from us? How often do we become frustrated, angry, and disappointed by those who do not think and act the way we do? How often do we forget that we are all the same and that we all have value?
How often do we let our assumptions or past experiences color the reality of the moment? How much of the now are we missing because of judgment?
How many times do we miss today because we assume it is unfolding the same as yesterday?
How many times do we miss this present moment because we are focusing on our expectations?
Spend some time today observing, without judgment, and discover a new world waiting to bring you joy and wondrous new experiences.