November 29, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We want to protect our loved ones from hurt. If a dear one has borne a loss, we would love to “be there for them.” In some circumstances we can become overwhelmed with the effort to meet our own standard of kindness we set. As we feel exhaustion, we are tempted to become resentful. How do we stay empowered? Read on for an example of what to do… Continue reading
November 22, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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Woven into the fabric of our living we will experience blips. It is guaranteed that we will experience what we do not prefer and then we realize what we DO prefer. Some events feel so urgent and yet as we persist, find some ease, resolution can come easily. Continue reading
November 8, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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For many of us in this culture family relationships can easily trigger feelings of guilt and obligations. In this post we offer some new thoughts on family and new strategies that feel better. Let’s take a look at the teachings which encourage us to uplift ourselves: choose love over guilt before reacting. Continue reading
October 31, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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When we travel on the path of grow, we are encouraged to take stock of ourselves regularly and make course corrections. We want to notice our habits of thought and when necessary, shift toward ones that serve us more constructively.
In this process of unfolding, let’s place self-compassion front and center. Let’s appreciate where we are at any moment, even in those instances when we catch ourselves with an outdated perspective.
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October 17, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We are all under so much stress these days. Isn’t it easy to find ourselves frustrated with the behavior of others? “They should not behave that way,” so easily pops into our minds and perhaps out of our mouths. Let’s practice offering the benefit of the doubt to ourselves and others. Continue reading
October 11, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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Our minds shape how we feel and what we experience. To some extent Loretta knows this. In today’s story she experiences a stunning realization of her power as one of her assumptions proves entirely false. Continue reading
September 27, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We can get upset by someone hurling criticisms at us. Who wants accusations and negative qualities attributed to us! No one!
How do we react to such experiences? And how would we prefer we respond? Let’s become of aware of our thoughts and choose what we desire. Continue reading
September 19, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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What a bold step we can make when we awaken to what new thoughts we can think, what more we can do for ourselves! Continue reading
September 5, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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When we tell others we are going on a vacation, many people will wish that we “have a good time.” On what does that depend, the weather? The mood of the folk we visit? What sights we make it to … Continue reading
August 29, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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At times many of us will experience some parts of our body not performing as expected, some dysfunction becoming evident. Some may find that very upsetting along with being concerned. Below is a story of how one woman went through some unexpected symptoms consciously staying in present time instead of assuming this weakened state would continue. Continue reading
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