Month: July 2011
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Self-Imposed Limitations
It is becoming more and more clear to me that our biggest limitations are self-imposed. When you consider doing something — or not doing something — it’s your thoughts that keep you from taking action. For me, it’s been thoughts like: “I wish I could do that…but I’m not as talented/thin/athletic/confident/fill-in-the-blank as her.” “Sure, they…
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Saying No
“You don’t need a wishbone, you need a backbone.” – Caroline Myss How often do we get so wrapped up in pleasing others, or taking care of others, or trying to “fit the mold” that we say yes to things that don’t serve us? I know I have found myself so far down the…
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Turtles
I’ve been meditating more…or at least, trying to. It’s difficult for me to get my inner chatterbox brain to stop talking, but as with any new skill, it does get easier the more you practice. A couple weeks ago, I was really struggling with a decision. I knew what I wanted to do, but I…