Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something. For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes – they will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes … continue reading
Author: Becca Pronchick
I still feel guilty sometimes when I take time off to relax and play …
I still feel guilty sometimes when I take time off to relax and play . . . When I launched my photography business, 30 years ago, I didn’t have a clue about work/life balance. Never even heard the term until years later. I threw myself into the business and loved every minute of it. Worked in my home office, marketing and doing paperwork, all week long, then went out to photograph weddings and families on the weekends. And I did that for 15 years until my body gave out and I was forced to slow down. Ahhhh… Gradually I learned to take Fridays off and one week of vacation each year. I still vividly remember the first time we landed in Hawaii and stepped … continue reading
Overcoming Resistance to Change by Examining Your Limiting Beliefs
“As much pain as negative beliefs can cause, we aren’t always taught to evaluate them. Whether we adopted them from our immediate environment or they were passed down to us from our parents, they often appear disguised as facts. As we get older we tend to settle into beliefs and think what we believe is just how the world is – and, more dangerously. This is just who I am.” Jessica Ortner, author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence We all have stories we tell ourselves about who we are and how we are. What is your story? Do you find yourself struggling to start a new activity or continue once you’ve … continue reading
Simple Breathing Practices to Ease Your Meditation
“There’s nothing like illness to get your attention. The soul comes to us through our bodies. And the good news is that there’s always hope, no matter what.” Goddessses Never Age by Dr. Christiane Northrop Simple Breathing Practices to Ease Your Meditation Many of my students and clients have been saying that they are not able to settle into Meditation, for one reason or another: Can’t quiet the zooming thoughts Concerned that they don’t “know how” to Meditate Feeling restless and agitated Not finding the time to Meditate Do you relate to any of these? You are not alone. Ahhhhh… Fortunately, we are blessed with some simple, effective techniques to help us ease into Meditation. Our breath is free, continuous and completely … continue reading