April 14, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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We wield our personal power as we reach for thoughts that feel better. People can live a more satisfying life as we awaken to what we feel and lift out spirits if we notice a dip. We want to pursue thoughts that lead us out of unhappiness. Continue reading
March 23, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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So many have the cultural training to blame oneself. Most people have habit of thought to wield blame in some way—either blaming some other institution, person or situation or taking blame on his or herself.
Even among people who are on the growth path, the mechanism of self-blame can operate – in ways less easy to spot. Continue reading
March 17, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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No one prefers to feel depressed, sad or lacking in vitality. Those of us who have at times blamed ourselves might call ourselves an unkind name for dipping into emotional states such as that. Would such a habit lean toward calling ourselves a loser when we experience feelings of a down in the dumps state of being. Continue reading
March 8, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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We are hearing about outbreak of violent forces. Many of us are finding ourselves upset by all this exposure.
So many of us are reacting; some realize how much these circumstances are triggering our own fear. Wow! we see outside ourselves situations we very much do not want. We remember we have the power to master our reactions! Continue reading
March 1, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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We notice that live produces all kinds of stimulation. Can we stay loose, can we “roll with the punches,” can we “take it in stride,” keep our balance and look for what we can enjoy? Yes we can! 😊 Continue reading
February 23, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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We have all heard the expression, “Make the best of things.” Have you been playing around with that? Getting some practice?
It is one of those great ideas. When we try it out, we can tune viscerally into the pay off. Seriously, let’s tune into the experience of looking for the good beyond just the idea.
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February 15, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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As we travel through life, we create images from the inputs around us. On one level this is an obvious point. How many of us realize that we can shift our reactions?
We can grow more skillful at noticing the images in our heads and if not towards our upliftment, shifting them. It can feel like what we envision is just “the truth” that is outside us. But no, in fact we create the image, we can choose our perception and related emotional reactions to the stimulus. Continue reading
February 8, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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Many of us on the growth path want to grow in self-loving. Some offer, “This is the hardest realm of all.” How the heck do you do it? The habits of self-shaming seem so strong. Continue reading
February 2, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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We love to receive praise from our loved ones, our bosses, our professional societies and more. Gosh that feels good, that recognition. What power do we wield when we offer it to ourselves? Continue reading
January 13, 2022
by Janet Pearlman
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Some of us cringe away from the thought that we create our own reality. It is not that we don’t want a wonderful life: far from it! Sure, in theory we want to use our personal power but how can we feel ok about all the kinds of things that can show up in our lives? Continue reading
(Mission statement here).