We live in the Seattle area of the United States, which is where the Corona-virus first appeared in our country. For several weeks we have had time to make healthy choices and adapt to this new world, including canceling some of our programs and going virtual for others. We are witnessing extreme disruption to all […]
We have a friend who tells the story of driving one day and seeing a billboard sign advertising: “Self Storage.” As he kept driving, he thought, “Hmm… maybe that is where I stored myself!” What a distressing metaphor for what many of us do with our lives. We can easily hide or lock away the […]
We all have experienced triggers. Something happens, usually something small, and you suddenly feel flushed and a ball of nerves. It may have been a puzzling look from your boss, and you immediately feel your whole body react. Or, a speeding car cuts you off and you hear yourself shout an obscenity. All human beings […]
Anxiety and worry are common and something that many of us deal with, at some level, almost every day. When we get lost in fearful emotions, it is easy to lose sight of what matters most—what we want to create in life. These anxiety-based emotions become like a trance and you hunker down into old […]
Today is February 14th – Valentine’s Day – a day in which many people share cards, flowers and sweet symbols of endearment. So, it is symbolic for us to share a recent story of David’s “healing heart.” Exactly one month ago, on January 14th, I (David) experienced a heart attack. The day before, I had […]
Last week a good friend and colleague, who is very familiar with the 3 Vital Questions® and Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)® work, shared a powerful insight with us. Her story below is an excellent illustration of how she applied one of the most insightful questions you can ask yourself to shift from the […]
As you read these questions, what emotions arise in you? Why are you always late for the staff meetings? Why are your monthly reports filled with client complaints? Why do you avoid helping me with the dishes? Why do you always wear that old shirt on weekends? Just writing and reading these questions stirs up […]
Next week is the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday because it celebrates an attitude of gratitude—one of the most important practices to cultivate as a Creator. Giving thanks and feeling grateful is a fundamental principle in all the great cultures and religions. You are supposed to feel grateful, right? […]
Have you ever stepped back and reflected on the tone and quality of the conversations you have with coworkers, friends, or family members? It’s amazing how much time and effort goes into talking about what’s wrong with this, or what we don’t like about that. We call such interactions the “Kinship of Victimhood.” One definition […]
Do you feel uncomfortable when conflicts arise? If so, you may avoid a conflict like the plague and retreat, feeling powerless and victimized by the situation which, of course, places you in the Victim role of the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT). A second way to deal with conflict may be your desire to control the […]