July 3, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We want things all the time. What if we stay more relaxed about what we want coming to us easily? Can we remain calm, follow one step in front of the other and get results?
What if we discard “working very hard” for more trust and ease?
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June 21, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We want to develop more and more inner strength. Yes, we look forward to more clarity, self-respect and self-support along with greater compassion for others.
Some may feel reluctant to delve into thought patterns that feel very uncomfortable—even upsetting. Oh My! For those of us raised in these times those thoughts can sound like a truth about ourselves.
But no! Becoming aware of these feelings of shame and self-judgment, so common in our culture, comprise an important aspect of the path to more growth.
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June 13, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We do like to please those around us, of course we all enjoy feeling harmonious with others. Some of us are habituated to do what it takes to promote this “all getting along.” On occasion two of the surrounding “family” may root on two different sides of an issue. Does the pressure on ourselves, the price of keeping the peace, really serve anyone? This post says, “No, it does not.” Continue reading
June 6, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We do want to feel as good as we can in each moment. We notice a dip in our mood. How do we respond? Let’s review through Clarissa’s story. Continue reading
May 23, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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In this dear culture in which we live, we might find ourselves feeling resentment toward another. That person may have hurt us in the past and often we want something from that other that he or she is not easily offering. Here is one account of how we might shift our thoughts and feelings to find more contentment with this person. Continue reading
May 9, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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On a path of growth, we will always notice something more we want. Go after it, yes, and enjoy life on the way. Let’s relax, feel good and be kind to ourselves. Some goals may take longer than others. Let’s read this exchange, cheering on persistence. Continue reading
May 1, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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Often and consistently, many of us want to think as positively as we can, especially about ourselves! Oh my, but my thoughts do regularly stray to self blame! Some situations can feel overwhelming and out dated patterns of self talk can start to run in our heads. As we progress on our path, we find more kindness to ourselves and more ease. Here is a story to inspire our forward movement. Continue reading
April 25, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We have all felt afraid at times. Many know that experience “Frozen in Fear” or a cousin version “Daunted by Fear.” Let’s review a story where the protagonist felt strongly frightened and proceeded anyway, discovering her path to developing self-mastery bit by bit. Continue reading
March 28, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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So many of us have been raised in a culture which wants us to adhere to rules of achievement and other’s expectations. For the majority these precepts do not put emphasis on enjoying the journey.
These mores often run like a tape inside our heads. These messages may have been intended to keep us on track but now in our adulthood some may want to consider shifting our thinking. Do we hear the internal prompt that we cannot afford to “waste any time?” Continue reading
March 14, 2023
by Janet Pearlman
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We start to become more aware of our own behavior. Some of us might become afraid of our own qualities—will we turn people off in an unskilled attempt to be helpful? Oh my we want to be well received. Continue reading
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