Category: Self-Development
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The Bandaged Place of Light
Find Your Sacred Space Words of Inspiration “Don’t turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” ~Rumi Mindfulness is more than a strategy to calm down and relax. Practicing mindfulness helps create a rhythm; it balances body, mind, and spiritual well-being. But frequently, we need to pay more […]
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Success Is… Repetition of the Small Things
Words of Inspiration Success is the sum of small efforts – repeated day in and day out. Robert Collier A Philosophy of Psychology Want Success? Form great habits, repeat day in and day out, let go of expectations, especially as it relates to time, and reap the rewards. What are your success habits. Namaste, my […]
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Gratitude Is?
I am often baffled by the lack of gratitude I see. Can this single issue be a root cause for all the suffering we see? At an internal level, lacking gratitude can create envy, jealousy, anger, hatred, self-loathing, and other negative feelings. This is because gratitude generates from a place of wholeness. We have this […]
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Best New Hobbies and Skills to Learn by Yourself or with Friends
I want to personally thank Melissa Howard for submitting this informative article on new hobbies and skills that we can undertake to expand your mind and advance our personal growth. (Dr. Tom) When it comes to learning new things to expand your mind, a new hobby or skill is a great place to start. Not […]
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On Forgiveness: Enacting a Path of Gratitude in Our Life to Achieve Optimal Wellbeing
The Buddha once said that holding on to anger is like grasping a hot stone with the intent of throwing at the person that caused the anger. The only person to get burnt is yourself.
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Forgiveness Is The Foundation of Gratitude
Love is For-Giving. Learn to forgive, love, and show gratitude for the love we are given. Make space in you life for love to bloom.
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Gratitude: Dr. Tom Explores the Do as I Say, Not as I Do Phenomenon
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy Gratitude is much more than giving thanks. It is living by the words we speak. This is especially true when it relates to working with the next generation. So many times, I see a culture of “Do as I say, Not as I Do!” Really, what is this truly about? In order to teach the next generation, we must live by the words we speak.