Janet Pearlman

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September 16, 2020
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Creating the World We Want to Inhabit Part I

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 →

August 10, 2020
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Two Aspects of Our Power

In this post we read two stories that show us our power. In the first the momentum of our habit to think the best we can creates a flow that delivers our wishes easily and promptly. The second account demonstrates the awesome power we have in our self-talk—how we perceive ourselves matters hugely. Enjoy! Continue reading →

July 14, 2020
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Something Fun

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 22, 2020
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Awake to Hurt; Then Heal

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 16, 2020
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From Shamed to Curious

Some among us experienced much discouragement in childhood.  Practicing appreciation through our day can build a confidence muscle! Internally and for a time the ridiculed person may feel the external messages were the truth about their make up. But those who reach for feeling better moment to moment may decide to overcome these past hurts. Read what empowerment is possible—Nessa tells this story. Continue reading →

June 8, 2020
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Expect the Good II

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 →

May 28, 2020
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From Self Blame to Self-Compassion

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 →

April 28, 2020
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Overexertion and Recovery

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 15, 2020
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Aware and Recovering Bit by Bit

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.

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April 8, 2020
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Re-boot Toward Ease

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 →

(Mission statement here).