“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” Nelson Mandela
What is Courage?
When we think of someone brave or courageous, often we picture a fearless adventurer or an unshakable warrior. We imagine that it is so easy for this type of person to act courageously, with no fears to hold them back. But the truth is, COURAGE is what helps us overcome and move past our fears, not the absence of fear. Being courageous doesn’t mean that we don’t have any fears, it means that we act in spite of our fear. Even the strongest looking warrior on the outside, has their own fears to […]
“The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.” ~ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Such satisfaction and joy we found in these endeavors, our minds fully focused on the task at hand. For the moment, it was the only thing we noticed as the rest of the world fell away and we became fully absorbed […]
owever, as soon as Jared labeled where he was going as “winning a medal,” the donkey stopped moving and firmly planted her feet. Jared was confused. When I asked him what he was aware of thinking and feeling, Jared stated that he felt “confident” and that nothing had changed in his thoughts or energy. Yet, the donkey […]
What is Inner Wisdom? Within each of us is an inherent knowing that, if we allow it, will guide us to our own happiness. The trouble is, this inner knowing, wisdom, or intuition, is often covered up by louder interjections and contributions from the outside world, combined with inner self-talk, that masquerades as our wisdom. Don’t be fooled! Read on to learn how to find and follow your INNER WISDOM to a place of happiness, peace & authentic confidence!
Step 1: Be still & listen within – let go of outside influences! How can you possibly hear your inner wisdom if there is too much noise coming at you from […]
We all know how important communication is, but despite being aware of this fact, good communication can be hard to come by. For many, communicating needs and feelings is uncomfortable or even scary depending on the circumstances. Others may think that they are communicating clearly but find that they aren’t getting the results they should with clear communication. Sometimes emotion gets in the way and we forget how to communicate entirely! Strong, clear, engaging communication not only strengthens relationships and helps create more harmony, it allows us, the communicators, to feel heard. A sense of freedom and openness comes with effective communicating, leading to an overall sense of greater satisfaction, confidence and joy.