Confront

Freedom from Choice

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A POV image looking down towards someone's feet. They are standing on an asphalt surface, looking down at a three-headed arrow symbol. One head points left, one goes straight, and one points to the right.

Freedom of choiceIs what you gotFreedom from choiceIs what you want — Devo Heard (or said) any of those recently? And plenty of things like them? That’s a lot of coping happening. That’s the sound of externalizing ownership of actions. Something or someone is “making” your choice for you. Always You always have the power … Read more

Bigger than Any Problem

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A chalkboard. On top, the word "Problem" with a red line through it. Underneath, the phrase "No Problem"

You are bigger than any problem that occurs in your life. There are a lot of problems that don’t feel that way. Problems that feel as big as the world, sometimes. How can you really be bigger than all that mess? What’s the real problem? You, like most humans, make space in your head for … Read more

Feelings

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A line of 9 yellow lego® heads with different expressions - including bored, angry, sad, and others.

You have feelings; feelings of happiness, joy, contentment, exuberance, peace, love. Also fear, anxiety, stress, irritation, anger, resentment, tiredness, grief, isolation. Which of those groups did you welcome, and think positively of? Which of those groups did you dislike, and probably shame yourself about having? Feelings Simply Are “Feelings are neither right nor wrong, they … Read more

Intention and Confront

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A row of dumbbells in close up, representing the process of developing your mental abilities the way you would work out at the gym.

You’ve read tons of things about goals and Intention. There’s good reason for that – conscious Intention is a powerful force. Nothing gets done without Intention. And Yet What is the value of Intention that takes you away from what you really want? Or of Intentions that help you complete low-value things? You’ve probably had … Read more

Should I Stay or Should I Go

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A woman with long blonde hair wearing a blue and white floral print shirt and jeans, carrying a small suitcase. She stands on a gravel road that bisects a prairie, with the horizon in the distance.

Ever think about leaving the place you’ve been working? End up singing The Clash in your head? “Should I stay or should I go now?” Sometimes you’ve left. Others, you’ve stayed. It can be hard to know what you want to do. There are benefits to knowing all the people, the products, the company. And … Read more