In French class we learn the concept of the "faux ami" - an English word with a different meaning in French. A good example is 'blesser,'...

How often do we wait for someone else to get things started or for the time to be right before taking action? There is nothing wrong with...

Whether it's a bad job, a bad romance, or a bad habit - the longer we delay departure, the harder leaving becomes. I am reminded of this...

What we really want is to feel something. Ask honestly, "What do I want to feel?" and seek experiences accordingly. #ReadTheStain #writer...

Those who feel powerless are not paying attention. Today can be different than all the days that came before. All we have to do is...

One must be relaxed enough to draw full breaths and release something beautiful without holding back. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

Everything before and after this moment in time exists within a single point that can be expanded and explored once we let go of the...

Ruins remind us of impermanence - the futility of "holding on" to the material things of this world. Everything that rises will fall....

Life offers infinite opportunities to serve our higher purpose. Our values provide guides for actions to follow. Consider: How do my day...

Painting a bullseye vastly improves the odds of hitting the target. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness...

We are human, after all. Why not explore healthier ways of meeting our needs instead of pretending we don't have them? #ReadTheStain...

Things didn't turn out as planned? That's okay. There is an element of chaos in every endeavor. Rack up the balls, line up a new shot,...

Each morning, pause to ask, "How did I do yesterday?" Then tweak the plan for today. Successful people allow bad days to steer them in a...

We just need to look for it. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #awareness #joy #happiness...

Integrity starts with self sovereignty - the power to choose the direction of our lives and to exercise exclusive control over our...

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the incomprehensible nature of the universe, choose one star to focus on. In this moment, the star is...

When feeling overwhelmed by darkness, shine a little brighter. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness...

Beyond all of the languages, writing, words, and thoughts is connection. Connection is the quiet we encounter in meditation, the...

Suffering may create a more dramatic story, but no one ever said we have to do it alone. What's hard for us might be easy for someone...

Not everyone is so competitive that "winning" is the primary motivation. Perhaps we enjoy learning, watching others grow, or simply...