What is professionalism? Is it the words we use? How we say them? Etiquette? Expected behaviors in professional environments? Is it what we wear? Many of us are forcing ourselves into a box and parameter that we “think” is the way we should behave and speak. When we are constantly trying to be something we’re… Read More »
Archives for June 2017
True Take: Making Our Values Our Responsibility
Was talking with a good friend of mine last night about the state of the world, government, business, economy. It’s not our boss, the government, the corporations, our neighbors, our lack of money, or anyone else’s responsibility to live through our values and take action…except for us. We have this addiction of blaming our circumstances… Read More »
True Take: Gratitude Isn’t About Ignoring Problems
When we focus on gratitude in our lives it’s NOT about ignoring problems or only seeing rainbows and gumdrop smiles. It’s about seeing the WHOLE picture. Our brains are predisposed to be vigilant to identify what we can lose, or what we have lost. It’s normal and natural to think negatively in many circumstances. BUT,… Read More »
True Calling Project 33 – Dr. Gary Brown: Stepping Into Trauma
Gary Brown is a licensed psychotherapist who has been in private practice for over 30 years. His primary focus is helping people connect to themselves and other people at a deeper level than what they might be used to, and his years of practicing have led to a number of interesting opportunities. In recent years,… Read More »
The comparison game is killing us
Maybe the tendency for humans to compare what they have, or what they want, with others is as old as human behavior itself. We all seem to do the comparison thing and we don’t have to go very far to be exposed to it. Facebook, Instagram, the media. Our neighbors, our family, our friends. Maybe… Read More »
True Take 026: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Talking with a friend recently about the nature of low mood and low energy, or depression, and how it can help us bring clarity to our current situation. But only if we suspend judgement of what we are experiencing. I really think the Buddhists had something when they taught about releasing judgement. Notice how much… Read More »
True Calling Project 32 – Kosta Stoyanoff: Taking Ownership of Who You Are
Today’s guest, Kosta Stoyanoff, isn’t your typical positive speaker. He is the Founder of Uplifted Life, where he tries to remind people that there is more to life than what they have been conditioned to experience, and more to them than they could have ever imagined. We discuss how we can find the part of… Read More »
True Take 025: Relax. You’re Going to Piss Some People Off.
Being afraid of pissing people off might be the #1 dream killer of all time. I was reflecting this week on how overly cautious we can tend to be (me included) when it comes to not wanting to possibly offending someone else. As if going through life solely to be polite can get us what… Read More »
True Calling Project 31 – Michael Kuhn: Facing Near Death to Living Life
Today our guest, Michael Kuhn, shares a powerful story about transformation, presence, relationships, and the metaphysical aspects of life (and death). Michael struggled with relationships and substance abuse for much of his early adulthood. After waking up in a jail cell, he decided he had to make a change. The need for knowledge became his… Read More »