It is often painful — sometimes downright traumatic–for people who have effected a change within themselves to re-enter a society where nothing has changed. (24)
– M.Scott Peck
It is often painful — sometimes downright traumatic–for people who have effected a change within themselves to re-enter a society where nothing has changed. (24)
– M.Scott Peck
And so we retreat, back to what we’ve always known. There is a suffocating comfort to it all. Letting go is not easy. The hoarders we see on TV who are stockpiling cats and newspapers have nothing on us emotional hoarders. At least the things they refuse to give up create physical piles before their…
Welcome to today’s episode, where we delve into the hopeful ideas behind making wise decisions. By exploring four essential questions, we can make better, wiser choices that guide us toward the life we long to live. Let’s be honest: life and decision-making can be complicated. However, these four questions can serve as invaluable guideposts as…
Ever felt like you’re paddling through life in a one-sided canoe, going in circles without progress? In this episode, we delve into the analogy of canoeing to explore how embracing tension and distress can actually propel us forward. Just like navigating the currents, acknowledging the challenges in our lives and actively seeking solutions can lead…
If you follow me on twitter, you'll know that I sent out a tweet of Elizabeth King's article about teachers, accountability and outcomes. Her blog is provocatively named "Stay out of School" and then you are told that the blog isn't about "Schools." Seriously, thought it was a good enough read that I thought…
This article delves into the vital balance between accepting and confronting our emotions, emphasizing how embracing our feelings fosters personal development and enhances our decision-making. It offers actionable strategies to cultivate emotional acceptance and elucidates its profound advantages. Introduction to Accepting and Challenging Feelings Emotional acceptance is a transformative process that plays a vital role…
Someone once wrote that feelings cannot be disputed because they are experiences. Whereas beliefs can be disputed because they are how we interpret our experiences. I completely agree with this sentiment. I believe its very important to understand the distinction before we try to understand life, we must first seek to understand how we make…
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Hi, Joe! Thanks for stopping by. Here’s a link to my thoughts on Sacred Rhythms –
http://garcias2chile.blogspot.com/2010/05/reading-update-sacred-rhythms.html