The rest of us just find more things to complain about. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

Perhaps we are invested in the story of being the one who goes without. We might tell ourselves we don't feel "ready." Maybe we want to...

Tell me about the situation. What would "better" look like? How can I help? When we walk in like experts, we lose connection with the...

What have you been waiting for? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #awareness #intention...

Looking back ruins the view. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #presence...

Perhaps the best approach to heal all that seems wrong is to stop struggling, relax, and allow our doors to open. #ReadTheStain #writer...

I can't think of a better argument for optimism, can you? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

No matter how upset we are or how many times we've lost our patience, we can return to peace. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

To smile in an imperfect world is an act of rebellion. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

Directors can change the script. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #awareness...

Exercising our power to claim freedom from boggy situations is one of the biggest thrills we experience. Wear those mud splatters with...

I wrote this line last night in the (as yet, unnamed) fifth book in The Stain series for a situation where words of encouragement might...

Today's challenge is to notice whenever water touches your hands. (Mindfulness) Clear the mind and focus on the sensation of the water on...

Stress is an illusion created by those who have convinced us that we are something less than what we truly are. #ReadTheStain #writer...

Hardship is a powerful motivator that propels us to action. Whatever situation we find ourselves in today can be the launch point of a...

This is a choice we make. How do our expectations color our experiences? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality...

Focusing on what's happening right now gives us a break from grinding thoughts about things we can't control. Play is a lot like...

Any routine task is an opportunity to quiet the mind and become fully present. Signal a shift (e.g., take a deep breath) and immerse in...

The easiest way to have a good day is to be thankful for it upon awakening. If we aren't happy with the situation we find ourselves in,...

Here's a writing tip that is useful for everyone. When we are not happy where our story is going, we can stop writing, skip ahead, and...