Self-Love – Practicing During Times of Difficulty

 A Self-Love Exercise ~ Things I Appreciate About Me

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People of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and socio-economic status often excel at self-criticism, sometimes to the point of self-abuse. We say things to and about ourselves that we would find totally unacceptable if we said them to someone else.

That negativity accelerates in times of loneliness or when we face challenging problems. It would be more productive, healing, and pleasant if we were to simply accept and love ourselves. As Wayne Dyer said in one of his quotable quotes, “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” — Wayne Dyer 

So, let’s start with spending a few minutes in thoughtful answers to the following questions. This is a little questionnaire I use in some of my classes about self-healing and personal growth. (Contact me for more info.)

Coffee, a faded red rose, and a heart-shaped vanilla cookie broken in halfGet your coffee or tea and whatever you need to answer these questions in writing. You’re going to fill out your responses now and see what amazing changes in your thoughts occur when you review it in 6 months or a year.

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Love and Tolerance

Love and Tolerance ~ Finding Balance

Stones balanced in a curveI usually do separate blogs for this website and my other one “My Persuasive Presentations.” However, in these times, I think it better to share my thoughts on current events in both places, since each has some different subscribers. Forgive me (and read only once), if you have gotten this twice.)

Love and Tolerance have been MIA (missing in action) during this political season – not just in the United States of  America, but across the globe. It can be difficult to find and/or keep one’s emotional, spiritual, and even physical balance when immersed in the news of political or social upheaval and in images of the victims of wars and acts of terrorism.  Doctors report a big increase in patient visits for stress-related symptoms during and after the Presidential election. So, what can be done about it? Continue Reading →