• Notice when I invalidate myself and diminish who I am in deference to others • There is a tendency to infer negative intent, e.g., that others will mock me or make fun of me. This is a choice I am making based on past experiences or a story about the past, not the truth. [...]
In the work of self transformation, the access point for change is noticing what we are choosing, and then determine if this is what we want. For instance, if we are experiencing a low mood or fatigue, noticing we are at the effect of that mood or energy is the first step. A self reflecting [...]
Gratitude is at the source of spiritual practices around the world, and also of getting along swimmingly with others. The spirit of Equanimity, or “listening equally to all” has also been described as mirror mind, and is a sure way of finding the pathway to gratitude. Another way said, gratitude is listening from the heart. If we consider [...]