Out of the Mire
…because thriving is the goal
Category: personal development
A Sunday Thought
“To recognize your capacity to affect life is to know yourself most intimately and deeply, to recognize your real value and power, independent of any role that you may have been given to play or expertise you may have acquired.” Rachel Naomi Remen
Big Changes Start with Small Ones
I went out to lunch yesterday with three of my daughters (I have four). We went to our favorite Asian restaurant which happens to be just a few blocks from my house. How many people live within walking distance from one of their favorite… Continue Reading “Big Changes Start with Small Ones”
Showing Up Well
“We live very close together. So, our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” H.H. The XIVth Dalai Lama I think it’s not an easy idea to define oneself in relation… Continue Reading “Showing Up Well”
Einstein on Changing Your Life
I read an article in the New York Times this morning entitled: Want to Be Creative on Purpose? Schedule It Right off the bat I can tell you that it’s a quick and dirty read and probably true. Written by Carl Richards aka Sketch… Continue Reading “Einstein on Changing Your Life”
The Essence of Healing
I wanted to write something germane to your life and process. Something that might speak to you. To anyone. To everyone. Perhaps this might. I go to therapy every Tuesday. I like to think that I’m ‘getting it done’ whatever ‘it’ is, but, as… Continue Reading “The Essence of Healing”
Profound Trauma and EMDR
I have been writing about EMDR and the process of therapy for a few reasons. I often tell people that therapy is good. Go to therapy! But then I’m met with this common response: “Why?” That’s legit. Why indeed. Providing documentation of the actual… Continue Reading “Profound Trauma and EMDR”
Mindfulness and Your Thoughts
Here is a powerful idea: Your memories and damaging thoughts are like propaganda. They are not real. They are not you. To quote Rhett and Link from Good Mythical Morning, let’s talk about that. Why is it so hard to get a hold of… Continue Reading “Mindfulness and Your Thoughts”
The Eight-Week Mindfulness Plan
I’ve written about mindfulness before. Everyone is talking about mindfulness. It is the cultural buzzword at the moment. All those coloring books abounding in bookstores and even garage sales? They’re taken from the ancient tradition of the meditation Mandala practiced by Buddhist monks: It sounds… Continue Reading “The Eight-Week Mindfulness Plan”
Imposter Syndrome in Trauma Survivors
Here’s a story. I’m sharing it because it might elucidate something for you. I’ll open with a question. Have you ever felt something like a fear of discovery? Like if people found out who you really were, then they would abandon you because, deep… Continue Reading “Imposter Syndrome in Trauma Survivors”
Deep Programming and Core Beliefs
I have discussed core beliefs on this blog (Core Beliefs and Double Distortions, Gridlock and Core Beliefs, Core Beliefs) . After my “career” in therapy, I thought I’d covered all the ground until I landed on core beliefs. I learned that after putting in… Continue Reading “Deep Programming and Core Beliefs”
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