Category: Uncategorized
-
Stop Ransoming Away Your Happiness
Have you ever gotten a ransom note that read like this: Dear Me, I have your contentment, joy, and peace. I will not release them until each of my demands are met. My demands are as follows: 1) The people I care about must be happy 2) I must make more money 3) My body…
-
“You Might,” Release Into Uncertianty
There is a Zen story of a monk in a monastery who was going into town the next day for supplies to prepare for winter. He planned on buying rice, vegetables, cloth, and firewood at a marketplace in the nearest town. He informed the master of the monastery that he would be leaving the next…
-
Never Trust a Thought (The Secret to Mental Freedom and Happiness)
I felt unsafe in my own head. It was the fall of 2022, and I was alone in my mother in law’s house. I had become so unbalanced, fearful, and anxious my work asked to take a leave of absence. Lying on the couch, I wrestled with my thoughts. I was caught up in extreme…
-
Too Good to be True (But What if it is?)
What if I told you . . . . . . that the core of who you are is wellness, peace, and connection? Does that sound too good to be true? My life transformed effortlessly after a series of insights. Your life could become more wonderful than you can even imagine. This change can even…
-
Forget Purpose for a Fufilling Life
Could forgetting all about purpose give you more freedom, connection, and creativity? This article could save you thousands of dollars and hours of time. Money and time spent on purpose finding books, courses, and coaching. I used to be a “purpose junkie.” I yearned to find my true calling so I could lead a more…
-
Shifting to the Genius Gear
Want to access more genius? If you want to achieve more and solve challenging problems, don’t work harder. Create more mental leverage. The normal approach a difficult problem is to work hard and to focus on solutions. Learn why this isn’t the best way to get the most out of your mind. Want a mind…
-
Pure Listening: A Vibrant Connection
I used to think I was a decent listener. That is, until I discovered a depth of listening that goes way beyond the surface. It helps me have better relationships, more mental peace, and a deeper impact. This way of listening makes my life more vibrant. We listen every day, but we don’t hear as…
-
Embracing Emotions: How I Stopped Labeling and Start Feeling
Like Clouds in the Sky Labeling emotions is like looking for shapes in the clouds in the sky. That one looks like a dinosaur, and that one looks like a moth. While this can be a fun distraction, the clouds are just clouds. They don’t have any inherent meaning other than what we apply to…
-
The Easy Button: Achieve More with Less Stress
You don’t even have to press the easy button, you just have to stop pressing the hard button. Avoid extreme burnout and a huge emergency room bill. Discover how I went from constant anxiety and pacing at 2:00 AM to mental health. I now experience more peace and joy than I ever thought possible. If…
-
The Mystery of the Aching Neck: A Story of Realization
Without even realizing it, Nate gave himself the worst neck ache of his life. Recently, a client told me a story about a mysterious pain in his neck. This story demonstrates how we can hurt ourselves in the way we use our minds. It also illustrates how a simple realization can solve a difficult problem. …