The difference between wishing and welcoming is the space we create in our lives. We prepare. Ask: How ready am I for this to happen?...

Adults tend to be goal oriented and focus on end results for satisfaction. While this is adaptive, we often feel empty, like something is...

Awkward stages don't end at adolescence. If things are starting to feel weird, embrace the challenge. It is time to level up....

If the challenging road was easy, everyone would be on it. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence...

Our interests are guides to the places we need to go. Follow them. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness...

We become accustomed to a certain amount of excitement from interpersonal drama and the struggle to survive. So when we find ourselves...

Taking time to enjoy the journey can be far more rewarding than the fleeting thrill of completion. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

The word "virtue" suggests superior moral character, but no one is born virtuous. This is something we develop through practice. Patience...

The more important something is to us, the more anxiety we experience as it approaches. Feeling nervous is a clear sign that this...

Ask: Is there something joy-related that I've been putting off? Today is a great day to take action. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach...

These are the three words the devil listens for. "Oh, you're bored? I'll liven things up for you!" Mind numbing boredom tends to lead to...

The world is a garden inviting us to play and explore. We can make big waves, gentle waves, or stand perfectly still and make no waves at...

Those who are meant to be are naturally drawn together. The challenge is spending enough time meeting new people for that connection to...

Appreciate the lesson and let the disappointment go. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence...

High standards teach us the difference between 'want' and 'need,' build personal strength, and allow us to treasure quality experiences...

Maintain a healthy perspective - notice fears usually seem larger than the actual risk. Special time should be enjoyed in the moment. We...

Too much planning ruins the adventure. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #presence #awareness...

We love solving other people's problems, don't we? And yet, the more advice we give, the more resistance we tend to encounter. "I am here...

We may pause before the noise of the day to review what weighed on our spirit the day before. We can choose to let the heaviness go, and...

I was struck with a realization that we are all "becoming" throughout our lifetimes. Our human minds like a tidy stories with a...