"In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." ~ Alice Walker The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi suggests that there is beauty within the imperfections of life, of accepting your imperfections and making the most of life. This Buddhist teaching is all about transience and… Continue reading A beautiful, messy, imperfect life!
Category: Negative Habits of Mind
Which one are you – the victim or the heroine/hero?
"Above all, be the heroine of your life. Not the victim." ~ Nora Ephron We all play the victim from time to time, however some people do this more often than others. We tend do this because when things aren't going well in our life, it's much easier to blame others rather than taking responsibility.… Continue reading Which one are you – the victim or the heroine/hero?
What’s on your mind?
"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind." ~ Wayne Dyer From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep at night, your mindset is up to you. You are the creator of your emotions, your thoughts, your perceptions, and your reactions. I… Continue reading What’s on your mind?
Ever take things too personally?
"Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dreams. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering."~ Don Miquel Ruiz Why are we so quick to take things personally? Do we… Continue reading Ever take things too personally?
Do you Catastrophize?
“I’ve suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.” ~ Mark Twain When we're stressed our brain can get stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours such as excessive worrying, difficulty focusing, or dwelling on negative experiences. Our brains can get stuck catastrophizing. So what does it… Continue reading Do you Catastrophize?
Cultivating Happiness: Understanding your Negativity Bias
“If you can extract happiness out of common, everyday moments you will have captured the art of happiness." ~ Elle Sommer Do you find yourself dwelling on bad memories and experiences? Do you tend to fixate on one little negative comment, criticism or feedback? When you're hurt, upset, or angry with someone, do you fixate on… Continue reading Cultivating Happiness: Understanding your Negativity Bias