The word authentic has many definitions, but one of them is this: To be true to one’s own personality, spirit or character. So, living an authentic life means that we live in a way that is natural to us. We aren’t doing things for the purpose of impressing others or…
Our past has tremendous value. It holds hidden clues as to what will make us truly happy. We just have to do some sleuthing to find those clues. Unfortunately, everyday life buries our “happiness clues.” As life rolls along, we become consumed by our jobs and housework. The needs and…
“If you don’t make peace with your past, it will keep showing up in your present.” – Wayne Dyer We all have regrets about the past. We all wish that certain aspects of our lives had gone differently. The problem is that the past is over and done with. You…
“Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to live in the present moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh We all feel anxiety at one time or another. Anxiety typically comes from two places – sadness about the past, or concern regarding the future. It is understandable to…
We all have areas in our lives that we want to improve. Some folks may want to make more money. Others want to lose weight. Some people have big career aspirations, such as becoming the CEO of a company or writing a best-selling novel. The challenge for most folks isn’t…