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...
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...
What do you sacrifice in the name of your busy days? Stress-free dinners with loved ones? A sound night’s sleep? A game of free throw with friends? Peace of mind? Despite study after study indicating that overworking reduces productivity (not to mention its effect on joy), Americans seem to grow...
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 and ever-shifting,...
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...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Community, The holidays are here and we are so thankful for all of your support and involvement. We are celebrating a very successful year but before we tell you how amazing it was with the warriors, we would like to ask you to consider donating to Project...
When we find ourselves in a situation in which our buttons are being pushed, we can choose to repress or act out, or we can choose to practice. If we can start to do the exchange, breathing in with the intention of keeping our hearts open to the embarrassment or fear or anger that we feel, then to...
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 am able...
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...