By Michael Taft Originally posted on “Destructing Yourself” I started out trying way too hard in meditation practice, and continued to practice like that for a very long time. Waking up was serious business, the most important thing in life, and I thew myself into practice with almost comedic fervor and dedication. The India scriptures […]
By Christie Batt One day while walking, a man fell into a deep, dark hole. His anxious cries for help first attracted a priest, who told the man he would pray for him. Next appeared a doctor, who stated that she would write him a prescription for his anxiety. Yet the man still remained in the […]
With all of the uncertainty the world is offering right now, feelings of fear can readily make their way into our everyday experience. Throughout my life, I’ve learned and applied various techniques to working with fear and learned how to overcome and redefine how fear affects my life. The one true element in overcoming fear […]
By Jodi Gaines Draw a line in the sand on a crowded public beach, and wait. Soon enough, that line will be crossed — by a person, a bird, a wave or even a random gust of wind. Think of a boundary as just that — an artificially drawn line that, because it is elusive […]
Here is an article about the the importance of listening and how it affects our relationships . Enjoy! – Project Resiliency Team Listening By Michael W. Taft. If you listen to two people having a conversation, you’ll often notice something interesting: neither of them are listening. They are just pretending to listen while they think of what […]
What does empowerment mean to you? And how does taking risks play a part? Rick Allen — Empowerment means being afraid to do something new and having the courage to realize that I can. Taking risks always comes with a fear of failure or rejection for me but when I trust my true potential I […]
In a world where value and success appears to be measured in status, wealth and beauty, to speak of humility seems to be a far cry from achieving power. But when seeking to live in our world with true authentic power, a deep intrinsic love of kindness is required. How can a humble person be […]
