In my previous post, we discussed the use of meditation as a tool to find clarity of mind and purpose; as well as the path to an open heart. We examined the ways in which clear thinking, spontaneity of action, caring for others, and clarity of thought can lead to an ongoing sense of joy […]
Finding Happiness Vs. Being Happy
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For many, the goal of life is to “Be happy.” This begs the question, is “being happy” even possible? Is happiness, as an end in itself, even possible? Is it a worthy, achievable goal, or is it pie-in-the sky thinking? Is happiness a state of mind, or of the heart, or of the spirit? Or […]
Is Happiness A Journey Or A Destination?
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Happiness is a journey, not a destination,” said Father Alfred D. Souza, an Australian writer/philosopher. But, what does this mean? Today we begin a series of posts about happiness, in which we will try to discover the answer to this question. It might be helpful to examine the quotation from Fr. Souza in full… “For […]
Is Your Holiday Season A Time Of Joy Or Of Stress?
December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In recent posts we’ve examined both stress and resistance; from stressful personality traits to the reasons we resist change, even change which can make our lives better. As we move more deeply into the Holiday Season, let’s take a look at how we can de-stress for the holidays, and how we can avoid resisting the […]
3 Tips To Avoid Holiday Stress – Plan, Plan, Plan
November 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With the holidays upon us, it’s time to revisit holiday stress and how to avoid the consequences of a typically hectic season. The 3 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress this year are: Plan…Plan…Plan. Many of us experience stress over the holidays because of the unexpected; guests we were not prepared to receive, sudden invitations to […]
How To Overcome Fear And Resistance To Positive Change
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If, as we’ve discovered in our Blog Series on Resistance, the foundation of resistance is fear, what is the key to overcoming that fear, and that resistance? Is it simply ignoring the fear? Should you try to become “fearless” instead of fearful? Does overcoming fear require bravery? In a way, the answer is “Yes,” to […]
How To Overcome Resistance To Spiritual Growth
November 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Many people express the desire to grow spiritually, yet they resist the steps required to get there. Why? Simply, because these steps take them outside their spiritual comfort zone; requiring them to examine their lives, thought processes, and belief systems. This is not an easy thing to do yet, as human beings; we do have […]
Resistance To Success Is Simply Fear Of Failure
October 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As we’ve mentioned before, the foundation of resistance tends to be fear: fear of the unknown; fear of the challenges to be overcome; fear of emotional upheaval or emotional pain. Similarly, resistance to success often stems from a fear of failure; the fear that you may not be able to reach the goals you set […]
Resistance To Reason
October 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Resistance to change is pervasive, most commonly due to preconceived notions of reality and deeply ingrained belief systems. While it is true that your reality is very real for you, in fact, it may not correspond to the real world at all. This is where fact and feelings can collide, creating cognitive dissonance, which results […]
Why We Resist Change To Our Belief Systems
September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Children learn many things while growing up, both good and bad. Behaviors are learned and beliefs are deeply implanted from a very young age, both consciously and unconsciously. As a result, these beliefs and behaviors become the foundation upon which we build our lives as adults. Changing the very foundation upon which you live is […]
