Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, Mirror

I have a dozen ugly thoughts a day about my appearance. Every single day. To be honest, that is more an underestimate than an exaggeration. Fat Old Ugly Disgusting I rarely talk about this, but not for the reasons you might think. Obviously, it’s not because I don’t...
The People on the Bus

The People on the Bus

Let’s pretend you are a bus. Your higher self (spirit, consciousness, divine self) has been appointed the driver. Because all of the things that exist are within you, they are all on this bus. Joy, peace, abundance, and love, but also depression, anger,...
In gratitude for ugly emotions

In gratitude for ugly emotions

Jealousy and disgust are two emotions I like to keep a close eye on. They feel pretty ugly, so that’s one reason. But I have a couple of other reasons, as well. Strong feelings of any kind usually motivate us to act in some way. When we feel unpleasant emotions, we’re...
Five Signs Your Past is Affecting Your Happiness Today

Five Signs Your Past is Affecting Your Happiness Today

We all want to feel like survivors of the bad stuff that’s happened to us. Since we’re here, I guess we are survivors. However, surviving and thriving are pretty different. Even though you might want to put your head in the air, straight arm the past, and never...
Five Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Anger

Five Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Anger

Anger is unpleasant in all shapes and forms. Whether it’s a bubbling pool of lava beneath the surface or a full-blown eruption, it doesn’t feel good. Not for the person feeling it and not for anybody around them. What’s interesting about anger is how often it...