Interpretation

A book on a table, open to roughly the middle. A pair of glasses rests on the open pages. The reader is invited to interpret what they are reading.

You experience everything filtered through interpretation. Your brain compares inputs like words, tone, body language, and context to past experience. You also filter through your beliefs, assumptions, and values. That all leaves you with a firm conclusion that’s not based on reality. Walk through a few examples – Choose your path Every one of these … Read more

Patience

A desktop rock garden, with four rocks of different sizes, a bed of sand, and a small rake.

How many times have you wished you were more patient? Or regretted acting in reaction to something, not response? First, congratulations on being human. You, like everyone, live in a world that rewards and reinforces speed and rapid action – provided it’s the “right” action. It can be amazing to see someone make a momentous … Read more

Bigger than Any Problem

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