“Them” is anyone you have as a friend, want as a friend or meet as a person. We all like to have good conversations, but listening is different. A conversation is a two-way street: you can let fly with your beliefs, judgments and opinions just as much as someone else can. That way you share,…
I’m a huge fan of whimsy. Whimsy makes ordinary objects feel special; it makes everyday moments feel memorable; it adds playfulness and energy to life. So I’m always delighted to discover some touch of whimsy–a robot vacuum named Cleanopatra, googly eyes on a train car (thank you, Boston), a Tupperware container that warns: Steal this and suffer. I’ve included…
To empathize is perhaps the most important step in acceptance of another person. We are wired to empathize with others, feel other’s pain, and to respond to them however we decide. With empathy, we grow close to another person. Empathy makes for deeper friendships. Our brains are designed to empathize, to feel with another person….
In this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what’s really wrong with the self-help industry, going beyond the obvious pseudoscience and snake oil to examine deeper structural issues. They discuss how the industry’s focus on individual responsibility reinforces shame and ignores context, the risks of turning healing into a never-ending…
Has someone close to you ever done something hurtful? Something you just couldn’t get over? Sometimes friends prove not to be friends, but users and stealers; most of the time, however, friends can be hurtful just by being themselves, by saying the wrong thing, by doing something silly, by being thoughtless, or just by being…
Throat chakra affirmations are an effective means of transforming the movement of energy in and around the throat chakra. When energy, or prana, moves freely here, the words we speak align with our most authentic voice. We find ourselves speaking honestly, with kindness, using our words to bring people together, rather than to divide. Bring…
Of course I talk to my friends. Yeah, maybe, but there may also be an inner dialogue going on: I hope I don’t say the wrong thing; I’d really like us to get closer and understand each other, but I don’t want to say the wrong thing so I’ll say nothing about that. This is…
Did you know that the word “but” is an acronym for “before the ultimate truth”? Ok, it’s not really…but that’s what it signals: What’s to follow is truer. When you use the word “but,” it tends to create unnecessary friction in an exchange. In my last post, I suggested seven words that lead to greater…
In this episode, Brendon teaches: How to Reignite Affection in Your Daily Life – Small but powerful shifts to bring more warmth and connection into your relationships. Why Optimistic Conversations Matter – The key to surrounding yourself with energy that fuels your growth instead of draining it. How to Stay Connected to a Compelling Future – Strategies to…
Sharing is caring! Bullet Journal Prompts for Beginners Are you ready to “get zen?” One way to help process emotions and feel more joy is journaling. Yet, there are so many styles of journaling, that choosing the right one for you may be difficult. However, you may have heard of bullet journaling, a popular…