The academic semester ended and grades were assigned; my oldest completed her undergraduate degree; my son made it through another semester in his undergraduate program; my vegetable and ornamental gardens were planted; my business commitments were manageable and comfortable; I was weeks away from a family vacation so no rushing. So, I observed myself. Well, [...]
6Apr13
Your Reflection may be My Reflection: How Ho ‘oponopono can get Perceptions to Zero if Unproductive
Having a family breakfast one Saturday morning my niece confessed, “I really didn’t like you, Aunt Michelle. And then about nine months ago…” When this type of comment is directed from one to another I wonder what does this (unliked) person reflect in the other?
It doesn’t mean that everyone we like or dislike isn’t doing [...]
In my mind over matter practice a common question is “What’s my Purpose?” Today, I’m going to take “purpose” out of the phrase and look at an expression that continues to play in my head: sense of duty.
First, I’ll define purpose from my perspective. To fulfill one’s purpose, those most wise consider others’ impacted [...]
I can’t tell you how many clients (in my mind over matter practice) think they’re crazy because they believe someone else has the authority to put the stake in the ground called “normal.” Many believe that the media is responsible for labels that evolve around a people or group, but I’m going to approach this [...]
I love to talk and I love to listen. Is this a dichotomy? In “my world,” most of the time, not so much.
I’m told I’m a good listener; hear people’s stories (play it back as I believe I’ve heard it and get a “yes” nod most times… not always). Listening is a skill that I [...]
I received a group email and asked to be removed from the e-list; the business associates feelings were hurt. I hadn’t read the message… figured it was another event announcement… it was in a similar format as past business communications… a family member was ill.
I showed up for an appointment on time, but I was [...]
11Oct11
Snuggling In and Thriving
I’d gotten home from being out of town for a few days – a teaching engagement on self-hypnosis – and my youngest said, “Mom, I hate it when you leave.” My 18 year old, edgy, independent, college boy added, “Yeah. I hate when I get up and you’re not here.” This actually made me laugh, [...]
A young mother doesn’t report that her preschool aged daughter missing for up to one month. Pictures are found of her at parties enjoying herself as if nothing was amiss. Her daughter is found buried in an unmarked grave. The mother is put on trial for murder. The prosecution was unable to prove the mother [...]
Sunken into the couch the home video rolled. An overcast and drizzly day, the Irish sun hadn’t shown itself enough to create the serotonin brain chemicals to wake us up from our trip from the States. We checked into our bed and breakfast and off we went to a local castle to keep ourselves alert [...]
5Mar11
What’s my purpose?
A movement is swirling that says the world is coming to an end; as soon as this year, maybe 2012, but many are set in this apocalyptic stone. These thoughts have put people in a state of panic, and worse a state of depression saying, “What’s the point? Why am I doing anything at all [...]
