Category Archives: Wisdom & Spirituality

What Does It Actually Mean to Allow Painful Feelings – And How Do We Do It?

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It’s hard to accept things that are difficult, unpleasant and painful. And I don’t know about you but I read all the time in spiritual or self-help books about “Acceptance”, “Surrender” or “Allowing” painful feelings. What does it actually mean … Continue reading →

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10 Powerful Questions to Solve Problems In Life – and Resolve Nagging Issues!

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So do you have a nagging life issue or problem you’d like to resolve – whether it’s a relationship, a problem you can’t figure out or something you just want done? When we have issues hanging around, it drains our … Continue reading →

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Spring Clean Your Life: 10 Questions to ask Yourself!

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Spring is certainly here for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere. But whether you’re heading into Fall or Spring – the change of seasons is a great opportunity to reflect and have a “Spring Clean”. Here are some powerful … Continue reading →

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Why Journal Writing Is Soul Work | By Guest Author Lynda Monk

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Journal writing allows us to connect with ourselves, our soul. Soul = the expression of your essence. “You can’t shrink your way to greatness.” Tom Peters Is there any place in your life where you are playing small? Self doubt … Continue reading →

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Unhappy? You May Be Disconnected From Your Values

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Do you ever feel unhappy, disconnected from yourself, dissatisfied, sad, depressed or like there’s something missing from your life? Often when we feel like this it’s because we’re not living our values. And because our values represent who we are, … Continue reading →

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Ditch False Guilt for Good With These 5 Heartfelt Steps!

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The feeling of guilt is unpleasant – and it’s meant to be! It had an evolutionary purpose so that we would literally feel bad when we did ‘bad’ things. It stops us doing them again – and helps us to … Continue reading →

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ACTIVE Listening – Guaranteed to Boost Your Relationships, Business AND Make You Popular!

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Barbara Nixon said, “Listening is a hug you give with your mind.” Because it feels wonderful to be deeply heard. And yet active listening is not a skill we get taught. As a culture we value action – so we’re … Continue reading →

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How to Tell The Difference between True and False Guilt!

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Feeling guilty is something we all have to deal with from time to time. Guilt serves a purpose in society – when it’s reasonable. True guilt is MEANT to make us feel bad, so that we make amends, rebuild our … Continue reading →

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Take Time to Review and Celebrate Your Success: You’ll be glad you did!

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We’re such a goal-oriented culture and we get a thrill from achieving our goals – but are all too quickly straight onto the NEXT achievement. It’s so easy to shift from the end of one year and straight into the … Continue reading →

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5 Minute Fix: 3 Simple Steps to Cope With Stress When You’re Under Pressure

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Sometimes we feel stressed, overwhelmed, guilty, pressured, anxious. It’s easy when we’re in these states to get caught up in our stressful thoughts and feelings, so it can be helpful to have a quick-fix technique to cope with stress. NOTE: … Continue reading →

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