4. Consciously choose the higher path. Managing your energy is the theme of this article, as it is the essential ingredient to remain calm and centered … whether a “storm” is present or not. David Hawkins book, Power vs. Force offers a scale to depict higher energy vs. lower energy emotions (see Soulfully Living Issue #9). … Read more »
Posts Categorized: Inner Peace
Inner Peace and 6 Keys to Being CALM in the Eye of the Storm – 3. Live From the Present Moment
3. Live from the present moment. You can witness a “storm” as a beautiful act of nature, or focus on the damage that may ensue (FUTURE) or the damage already done (PAST). Focusing on the past or the future takes you out of the present moment, and immediately places you in fear, worry or stress. … Read more »
Inner Peace: Is it a Choice or Habit?
When life delivers a plethora of unexpected and unpleasant surprises, it can be easy and automatic to react negatively. Many of these reactions are unconscious and engrained in us as human beings. Throughout our lives, most of us are taught and conditioned to react to disappointments with sadness, unkindness from others with anger or defensiveness,… Read more »
Inner Peace and 6 Keys to Being CALM in the Eye of the Storm – #2. Surrender to “What Is”
2. Surrender to “What Is.” The “storm” is happening. Okay, so it is. Quit wishing that “reality” were different than it is. It’s raining, snowing or hailing. You CAN’T control it. How do you surrender to “what is?” You simply let go. You can’t control the stressed emotions or behaviors of another human being. You can’t control events. You can’t control… Read more »
Inner Peace and Being Connected or Disconnected: Are You Coming from LOVE?
We’ve all had that feeling of “being connected”. This could be described as “coming from a place of love” or “being in your power”. Perhaps it’s when we’re with a significant other, playing with a child, performing at work, or doing something you’re confident at. This isn’t necessarily “romantic in-love”… it’s just open, warm and… Read more »
Inner Peace and 6 Keys to Being CALM in the Eye of the Storm – #1. Be Grounded and Connected to Yourself
Your life is going reasonably well. You’re focused, “on track” and feeling centered …yet all of a sudden your workload triples, an employee leaves, a significant person in your life becomes emotionally distraught, or perhaps a death or illness surprises the family. Sometimes when coaching, it seems that every client I work with has their… Read more »
Inner Peace Strategy – Loving What Is
How many times have you heard “your thoughts create your reality?” Lots? Me too. I understood this conceptually, but often my thoughts simply dominated my reality and I felt helpless, stuck and tortured by them. Yes, I knew they were lousy, disempowering thoughts ruining my life … but, they felt REAL. As much as I… Read more »
Inner Peace Reflections of the Inner Peace Immersion Retreat
I wonder how Byron Katie, Wayne Dyer, Debbie Ford or Tony Robbins felt the days leading up to their first multi-day event. Were they calm, cool and collected? Or , were they working late hours, constantly tweaking their outline, and HOPING all the last minute details, vendors and attendees would come together in the final… Read more »
Inner Peace Article – Making Stuff Up
What do you do when you don’t have all the information or communication you need with someone? Something feels ‘off’, AND you haven’t spoken directly about it. Maybe THEY didn’t return a call or respond to an email, plans to get together never materialized, or were cancelled unexpectedly. Or suddenly all communication has disappeared. Maybe… Read more »
Inner Peace and Choosing PEACE as Your #1 Goal
As you read this, I’m in beautiful Joshua Tree, CA … conducting my Inner Peace Immersion Retreat. If you were unable to join us, I wanted to share this inner peace gem … an article from my very early archives: Choose PEACE as your #1 Goal I’ve always been the achiever type, and peace or… Read more »
