Why Joy is Better than Happiness

Why Joy is Better than Happiness

Colin knows the importance of the mission. Hauling supplies into the den, three twenty-something siblings pause the old-school VCR to applaud their friend’s special delivery—sour keys, licorice and orange crush. No time to talk, it’s back to the serious business of...

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Shine On—Free Audio Meditation

Shine On—Free Audio Meditation

Anabel and I, five years ago, on the day we recorded your meditation. As I sit here on the deck, Luna, my 70-lb dog is crammed in between a chair and a pillar, catching a spot of sunshine. She’s getting much more than a dose of vitamin D. Luna’s entire body relaxes in...

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Is Your Head in the Sand?

Is Your Head in the Sand?

Avoiding difficult issues is a strategy we learned in order to deal with feeling out of control. We tricked ourselves into thinking we could take charge of the emotional field by ignoring our feelings. It may have saved our skin when we were vulnerable, but if the...

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Obituary for Perfectionism

Obituary for Perfectionism

Perfectionism, age 44, of Planet Earth died peacefully on September 22 from Sudden Self-Acceptance Syndrome.  Born in an attempt to fit in, Perfectionism graduated from the School of Overachievement with a Masters degree in High Expectations. Married to Lowe...

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Pierce the Foggy Chaos

Pierce the Foggy Chaos

Draw an arrow of truth back through the wise counsel of your heart. With no promise your voice will be heard, aim in the direction of goodness. Allow others their truth, but refuse to play dishonest games. Intend no heart be maimed—but protect yours fiercely. Release...

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Who Co-authored You?

Who Co-authored You?

Deep in the heart of our inability to speak truth is a dusty old script that says we are not worthy. Not worthy of being loved. Not worthy of using our ‘no’ muscle. Not worthy of experiencing all our emotions. Not worthy of pleasure. Not worthy of being an original....

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