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Wriggle out of the straitjacket of negativity
Posted on September 15, 2017 17 Comments
“Absolutely everything is available to us—sorrow and joy, grievance and forgiveness, horror and transcendence—it’s all on the menu. It’s up to us where we put our attention.”–Josh Radnor My daughter, Taz, and I once took surfing lessons in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Our instructor, a Venezuelan named Jesus, was very clear. “When you get on […]
Dissolving blocks with the old gratitude 1-2
Posted on August 28, 2017 15 Comments
“We need radical curiosity and reverent pranks, voracious listening and ferocious thanks.”–Rob Brezsny I’m the kind of person that replies to comments on my blog with exclamation points. I get unreasonably excited about silly things. Like my recent stare-down with a blue heron or my front yard’s crepe myrtles that are really showing off right […]
The blog of awesome: a trio of miracles
Posted on May 8, 2017 10 Comments
””We all need fuel. Without the assistance, advice and inspiration of others, the gears of our mind grind to a halt, and we’re stuck with nowhere to go.”– Arnold Schwarzenegger I’m really enjoying Tim Ferriss’ new book, Tools of Titans. This is a guy who regularly hobnobs with the likes of Jamie Foxx, Chris “Shark […]
Problems seem insurmountable? Hold your horses and read this.
Posted on May 3, 2017 35 Comments
“Drag your thoughts away from your troubles…by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.” ― Mark Twain The universe is attending to your needs whether you’re aware of it or not. It works on your behalf at all times. You don’t have to earn it or jump through any […]
Why I like to gang up on perceived problems
Posted on May 1, 2017 34 Comments
“Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or the things we do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.”–Simon Sinek If you’re a regular at this blog, you know how much I love my Lawrence possibility posses and how important I think it is for all of us to “gang […]
Are you willing to allow the possibility of an unrecognizable new world?
Posted on April 18, 2017 9 Comments
“I signed up for the Olympics of internal freedom and happiness.”—Grace Bell Will Smith once said that all successful people have the delusional quality of believing something different can happen. Most of us, instead, get stuck in expectation loops. We continue looking for and expecting the same things as yesterday. But here’s the thing. Today […]
Why I believe in singing to the choir
Posted on April 10, 2017 15 Comments
“Let no sorrow abate your joy today, no fear disturb your peace. Bring happiness to everyone who looks on you and sees your happy face.”—A Course in Miracles First, a hearty shout out to all of you who kindly objected to Adam Grant’s reporting that the average Joe believes Pollyannas are 14 percent less intelligent […]
Ode to a Grecian Urn, the Universe and my possibility posse
Posted on April 3, 2017 40 Comments
“If your mind isn’t cluttered with unnecessary things, this could be the best day of your life.”—The Zing AKA Ethan Hughes I’m officially screwed. According to Wharton prof Adam Grant, people who criticize are typically rated 14 percent more intelligent than people who gush in gratitude like I do. But you know what? I’ll bet […]
Why gratitude is the best game in town
Posted on March 31, 2017 37 Comments
“The universe is programmed for your joy.”–Marianne Williamson As a devotee of A Course in Miracles, I go through its 365 lessons every year, starting January 1. Right now, the lessons are teaching me about grievances and how every time I have one, I block the light, I block the miracles, I block the truth. […]
“Incredible things happen all the time when you buzz at the right level.” –Eitan Tom Aitch
Posted on January 30, 2017 21 Comments
“Do not bend reality to your tiny experience or limit its purpose to your little personal thoughts.”—A Course in Miracles Every year, I start anew on the lessons of the Course in Miracles. There are 365 lessons, one for each day. Right now, as I’m wrapping up January, the lessons focus on seeing things differently. […]
