Personal Implications

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.

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.

It’s funny how knowledge of a simple fact can make navigating life as a human being easier sometimes. This month, Nikki Platte reminds us what’s behind our feelings.

Sometimes the wisdom of children points us toward unexpected insight. Listen to how this played out for Nikki, who saw something new about the word “no” after watching her daughter use it with abandon.

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 […]

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.

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.

Happiness seems so simple –  babies experience it. Yet happiness often eludes us. We seem to have more important things to do. Listen as Sandy Krot describes what else comes with happiness and why we might want to just be happy.

It’s Spring here in the northern hemisphere. It’s a time for planting seeds and watching new growth. This month’s newsletter hopefully plants some thought seeds that help you continue to evolve on your journey toward a life of more joy and less stress.

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.

We could think of no better way to end the year than to share a vital and hopeful message from our friends and colleagues at One Solution Global. There are thousands of people all over the globe who are sharing an understanding of the mind with a wide variety of audiences. One of our favorites […]

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.

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!

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.

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.