The Founder’s Journal
Reflections on building a methodology, developing extraordinary practitioners, reducing unnecessary suffering, stewarding a movement, being authentic and courageous, and staying true to your mission.
How to Get Through a Bad Day: 4 Simple Ways to Feel Better Now
When you are in the middle of a gut-wrenchingly awful, pound-your-head-into-the-wall-terrible kind of day, it's hard to imagine that you might be able to make it better.
We all have bad days. So, here are a few coping tactics I've employed on the most awful of days:
What Nelson Mandela Reminded Me About the Power of Forgiveness (And Why You Need to Forgive, Too)
On being freed from prison in 1990, Mandela had this to say: ”As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”
If there was ever a wake-up call, that was it. I realized that by holding on to the anger towards those that had hurt me in the past, I was willingly a prisoner of their dungeons, and I really didn’t want to keep giving them that much power.
5 Ways to Get More Energy Right Now
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Would you like to feel more excitement, passion, and joy in life? Do you just simply desire more energy in your day?
Here are some simple tips you can implement right now to see an immediate impact on your energy levels.
Random Act of Kindness - I'm giving away an hour of mind-body coaching!
Doing a Random Act of Kindness each day can change the world - and your life! My RAOK today is to give away an hour's time... could you use an hour of free mind-body coaching? Write me and let me know why, and you might be the recipient of a lot of goodwill!
A Random Act of Kindness a Day to Change Myself and the World
I've decided to do a Random Act of Kindness a day to focus on changing the world, one small action at a time. I'd love it if you'd join me!
3 Ways My Gramma VA Influenced My Life, and Lessons that Might Help You, Too.
My grandmother - or "Gramma VA" as my sister and I called her - was truly one of my best friends and biggest supporters. Last week was her birthday, and as I might have done when she was alive, I picked up the phone to call her and wish her a happy day. Realizing that I couldn’t, I sat down and pondered the profound influence this feisty little Irish woman had on my life. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that while I miss her dearly, the effect she’s had on me means that she lives on in my every moment. I’d like to share a little of her wisdom with you, in the hopes that maybe it hits home for you, too - and a little more of her will be shared with the world.
The Life Shift Crisis: When is a Breakdown Really a Breakthrough?
“I just don’t know what’s wrong with me.” “I don’t feel like doing anything; I just want to be alone.” “Nothing seems right about my life right now. My family, friends, and work just don’t seem to fit me anymore.” “My emotions are all over the place; one day I feel like crying, the next I am totally numb.” Do any of these statements sound like you? Are you in the process of a major mind, body, or life change? If so, you may be going through the “dark night of the soul.” The good news is that it’s actually a sign that you are on the right track.