July 8, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We might not like the behavior of another person. How could that happen? 😊 We might strategize how to convince him to change. Often this approach is not effective. Who likes to be on the receiving end of that kind of discussion? Let’s consider how to make a change in ourselves that brings some relief.
Aubrey loves to feel affection expressed to her with physical contact. She admits she appreciates that reassurance and her own physical expression. Continue reading
June 30, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We invent what we see! Isn’t it good to notice that we can create more fun – even with frustrating circumstances! When we feel lousy viewing some situation or person, let’s recall that we have the power to change how we see that and then shift how we feel. That way we feel good a lot more often and enjoy life more!
Juice of Satisfaction flowed in the following two examples. Find Inspiration! Continue reading
June 22, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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Our experience arises from how we perceive what is going on around us. Can we awake to what we “see” hurts us? This post constitutes another entry into “What story do I tell myself?” Isn’t it powerful to notice when we are telling a tale that does not feel good? Fruitful journey of discovery! Continue reading
June 8, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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As we practice the mindfulness, we discern when our perception is clouded with past hurts. This piece offers an example of one man shifting his previous position from what was a long past unwanted experience to one of seeing a positive future, to expect the good.
Malin’s Story Begins
Last year Malin dated Tara for a month. At the time Malin wanted her to attend some events near his home and Tara was reluctant to travel much to his part of the state. For M that was very frustrating. Continue reading
April 28, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We use our bodies constantly. We exercise, play, and sometimes we overdo. Whoops. What strategies do we have to facilitate recovery?
Do we put our primary focus on grabbing some pain relief from the medicine cabinet? What else? How shall we wield our awesome power of focus under this circumstance?
The Story Opens
Raney took a hike with a friend. In an easy and relaxed frame of mind, she flowed with the preferences of her friend for which trails to hike. Continue reading
April 21, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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Those of us using the information in these posts are learning to become more and more awake to what we are thinking and to how that feels. We love when we feel good.
This process involves become more aware and in that we sometimes notice we want a course correction. “Oh my, I am blaming myself again, or Oh dear, I am finding fault with someone outside myself. “
April 15, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We all have felt hurt by another’s words. Do we know how much power we have to recover from that upset to compassion and to joy? Yes, we do!
In this post we will look in more detail at the steps that make to change out mood. Early in the process we remember that we are the one out of balance. Ascribing blame to that other or to ourselves does not serve our becoming happier. Instead, we want to shift our perception.
April 8, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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both him and herself for “being with him.” When she first became aware of her thoughts, here is what she heard: “This person does not pay attention. This person is not a good driver. I am at risk if I … Continue reading
April 2, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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Cloretta has been meeting prospect partners using the internet. Recently she explored a dating site that she rarely checked: that one sent her notice of a new member whom C checked out. That company required payment to send a custom … Continue reading
March 10, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We all have experienced someone reporting on something he or she fears—it can be hard to listen. It can be as if we are on a diet and someone expounds on ice cream sundaes, it is an influence making dieting harder. Below please read about how one listener shifted the atmosphere from negative to more positive energy.
(Mission statement here).