October 13, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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When we experience what we do not want, we get much clearer about what we DO want. If we are afraid, we can easily put out words and behaviors that are not mindful of the effect on others. We can easily spread fear and promote folks becoming more isolated from one another. Do we want a world with more fear? NO! Continue reading
October 9, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We can put focus on our thoughts when we find ourselves with a bodily condition we do not want. Let’s look carefully here at what we can do with our inner attention to assist ourselves. (and yes, we use tangible treatments too. ) What does an empowered response look like when faced with uncomfortable disharmony of the body?
Set the Scene
Rhona noticed that her left leg was unhappy. Continue reading
September 17, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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Isn’t it great that with being focused at home some of us have more time to become aware of ourselves and to accept ourselves with more openness, less judgment?
We notice, “O, Look I am doing that again. Is that putting forth the atmosphere of the world I want to live in? Uh, not really, I want to shift.” Some may realize that we are more tense and less balanced than we prefer, with the world changing, more time alone than we have had in our lives, less contact with friends. Continue reading
September 16, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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When we experience what we do not want, we get much clearer about what we DO want. If we are afraid, we can easily put out words and behaviors that are not mindful of the effect on others. We can easily spread fear and promote folks becoming more isolated from one another. Let’s use unwanted to move ourselves forward more constructively. Let’s find our own balance and from there put out calm, kindness and good will. Below one story that inspired greater mindfulness. Continue reading
July 27, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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Many of us in this culture put a lot of effort into what we do. We want to get it correctly, push for success and get the gold star. But often, we get to pushing too hard and life does not flow well for us. Let’s review an example of how we can be easy and receive the help we need. Please review this account of Larry and Marge. Continue reading
July 14, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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How do we keep ourselves in a good mood? Chilling out and focusing on something fun. Let’s also pull up the outstanding “coincidences” that pop for us and fill us with delight.
True, at times we feel the effects of unwanted events. Why don’t we keep really juicy stories in a special file to remind us of what’s possible? Here’s one worth sharing: Continue reading
June 1, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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We can boost our spirits knowing than our good has momentum. When we attend to living in the flow of life, to feeling good and noticing Good around us, more Good comes to us and in unexpected ways. As we practice catching ourselves in habits of thought, we get help. Isn’t this a benefit for which it is worth reaching!
Read about one example. Continue reading
May 28, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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How do you activate compassion for yourself? How do you find it and allow it to flow more and more? Where to begin? This author will offer periodic posts on self-compassion providing guidance with true stories featuring a growing soul who acts more deeply in compassion for self. Today, read on: two examples follow.
The Self-Blame Tirade
Sometimes we can call ourselves derogatory names in our head. Continue reading
March 27, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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ever! Make everything that flows ok. Pam Grout is a great resource: Here is a link to her recent post. https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwHMZHmfFjNWknRgwkwGNFqmVbc 2. We were born for these times. We can bask in the vision held out … Continue reading
February 18, 2020
by Janet Pearlman
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Of course, all of us have experienced an incident that we found particularly upsetting. This post offers insight into how we might move through a reaction to recover sooner rather than later.
In those early moments of responding, we might go into the common pattern of reviewing “what went wrong.” Sure we want to learn what we can. Good to notice that this “study” involves thinking about what we do not want and going more deeply into it.
(Mission statement here).