When we find ourselves following a rigid or narrow path, perhaps thinking it is the "only" way, we should remember we are not trains - we...

Overcoming the urge to feel important by appearing "busy" all of the time is one of the ways we learn patience and act with purpose....

Inner peace offers a retreat from the varied dramas, excitements and heartaches of the day. Peace is also a platform on which we build...

Be sure to head in the direction you want to go and travel light! #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

When things are moving too fast, hit the pause button and breathe. Practice saying, "I need time to think this over." We should always...

The weeks of our lives often fly by without much thought. This Monday may feel like any other as we get ready for the usual grind. Do you...

Truth is a vibration within the words that triggers a sudden recognition of something a person seems to have forgotten, but will never...

This is an honest question. But is it true? Consider the possibility that we have accepted an illusion of limited options and...

Doubt is nothing more than an illusion. A wise traveler remembers why they started the journey and uses that vision to guide their...

There is an art to cultivating the light within ourselves that doesn't involve avoiding or denying the painful or upsetting parts. Simply...

How do you react when the unexpected happens? I'm curious and wonder what it means. This may be a prelude to calm grace, but I'm not...

How well do you know that feeling? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #purpose #positivity...

How close is that to your own feelings about sudden life changes? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

Nothing says "you're worthy" like sitting with someone in pain, especially when we provide that service to ourselves. Practice saying:...

This week's challenge is to take a deep breath whenever feeling rushed. Pausing to hold an inhaled breath for a count of eight is long...

The squeeze is the transition from what was to what will be. Trust that the temporary pain will be worth it. #ReadTheStain #writer...

When we say we feel "happy" today, is it the same as level we felt five, ten or twenty years ago? What changed? #ReadTheStain #writer...

How ready are you to release the lessons of this level and move on? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

Challenges serve a larger purpose, embrace them. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality #challenge #purpose...

This is a reminder for anyone who feels stuck: You aren't. Start with one step in a new direction, even if that first step is...