#118 Even-Mindedness: Part 1 – Ken Manning
We’ve all had the experience of feeling balanced, or even-minded. This month, in the first of a two-part series, Ken Manning reminds us of the source of this feeling and how it unlocks insight. Listen for part one.
#117 Don’t Forget To Pay Attention To The “Transport System” – Robin Charbit
Over the years, we’ve noticed a common refrain after folks leave our programs. Below, Robin reminds us that simply orienting toward our potential for insight is the first step toward having even more.
#112 How Are You Feeling? – Robin Charbit
Sometimes we ask people how they’re doing without expecting an honest or complete answer. “How are you?”, we might say. Or: “How’s it going?” This type of inquiry is usually more of a greeting than a true question. In this month’s episode Robin Charbit explains why sincerely asking someone how they are feeling can reveal […]
#111 Are You Distracted? – Cheryl Bond
Distractions! A bird chirping will steal your attention one minute, and then something else happens and you no longer hear it. Below, Cheryl Bond explains what actually distracts us and why.
#109 It’s So Hard To Say No – Sandy Krot
Are you one of those people who can’t say no? Do you overcommit? Do you make promises you know you can’t keep? Are you afraid of disappointing others? You’re not alone. Listen to what Sandy Krot has learned about saying no.
#105 Conditional Happiness – Cheryl Bond
We hope that 2022 has begun well for you. This month’s newsletter is about happiness. Remember that feeling? Happiness seemed nearly ever-present when we were very young and now can be all too fleeting. Listen to hear Cheryl Bond share how we innocently limit our experience of happiness.
#103 Gratitude – Sandy Krot
Here in the US, we just celebrated the holiday of Thanksgiving. This holiday involves hanging out with family and friends and eating good food. But this day is also when we take a moment to appreciate the riches in our life. Listen as Sandy Krot shares her thoughts on Gratitude.
#100 A Secret – Mavis Karn
In last month’s newsletter we asked the question, “Why Are We So Hard on Ourselves?” and made the distinction between accountability and feeling badly about ourselves. This month we are borrowing words of wisdom from a colleague who comes at the question from another angle. Enjoy!
#99 Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves? – Sandy Krot
Are you someone who tends to be hard on yourself? Do you feel bad about yourself when you make a mistake? Do you think this is a good strategy for life? Do you know anyone like this? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this month’s newsletter is for you.
#98 Changing Your Mind – Sandy Krot
Change is an inevitable part of life. Some changes are welcome and others resisted. While the change may be out of your control, your reaction to change happens within your mind and is part of a creative process that is perfectly designed.
#94 A Universal Human Dilemma – Julia Rebholz
The human mind has the miraculous capacity to turn whatever we think into a reality complete with sight, sound, and feeling. Without this capacity we would not experience life. In the newsletter this month, Julia Rebholz from our UK team shares some insight about the mind’s reality-creating capacity and how it can create mental havoc […]
#91 Disagreement to Discovery – Sandy Krot
We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this resurgence of the virus. Here in the US we just came through a very contentious presidential election. The US is not the only place on the globe where disagreements arise. Listen to learn about how the brilliance of the mind can help […]
#90 Working for a Micro-Manager – Cheryl Bond
For many months, the pandemic has been front and center in our newsletter. This month we visit a topic that is not pandemic related, but rather a more common problem. What to do when you have a boss who watches over your shoulder and tries to manage your every move? Listen for Cheryl Bond’s story […]
#86 Calming the Should Storm – Cheryl Bond
Happy Summer to you all. The pandemic has brought much change to our lives. Parenting, job responsibilities, our daily commutes, worship practices, and now vacation plans have had to be altered. In this newsletter, Cheryl Bond reminds us that in the face of all this change, certain mental habits may persist. Listen as she shares […]
#85 My Reflections on Racism – Sandy Krot
The pandemic and its effects have been the subject of many of our recent newsletters. Today we turn our attention to a different crisis. In this newsletter, Sandy Krot shares her reflections on the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer – an event that has shaken all of us.
