What is tapping you on the shoulder? Got a concern bothering you? An ache that doesn’t go away? Some thought niggling away at you? All of these are messages through the body/mind asking us to pay attention. How often do you ignore them? I am sure you have experienced the same thing as me: When we ignore, don't pay attention these feelings, thoughts, or "aches" they do not go away. Well they might for a bit, but they rear their little heads in another message or through a greater signal at a future date. As I have experienced, when I've overridden these messages, they end up smacking me … [Read more...]
Can’t is a 4-letter word
Can’t is a 4-letter word because like many of the 4-letter varieties, it declares something to ourselves and also to others. I call it a closer, since there is not much that can be said after it’s spoken. How can we argue with can’t? When we say can’t we are really reducing our responsibility in whatever endeavour we’re applying it to. Do we want to give up our power? What’s even worse is when we personalize it with an I: I can’t get this job done I can’t get the kids' meals on the table on time I can’t workout 5 days per week I can’t lose those 10 pounds I can’t make a relationship work I … [Read more...]