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Why Needing to Know Everything Can Be a Killer
Needing to Know Everything Can Be a Killer Got a problem? There is a coach with a “ten step program” for everything, but this approach can be a killer. The Story of the Poisoned Arrow There is a Zen story that tells us of a man who was struck by a poisoned arrow. His family…
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6 Reasons We Don’t Ask For Help – And Why We Need to Let That Go
To be a rock star in the game of life, you need to know: 6 Reasons We Don’t Ask for Help – And Why We Need to Let That Go We are on Day 4 of my “365 Days of Letting Go” challenge. If you’d like to let go of the baggage that is weighing…
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Amazing Things Happen When You Let Go of Expectations
Zen in a single strategy? Yes! Like everything, expectations have a high side and a low side. Expectations can be the carrot that keeps you moving. They can also be the thing that drags you down. Benefits of letting go of expectations Peace!Life is always a surpriseYou avoid disappointmentFreedomYou can’t get it wrongYou remain presentWe’re…
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Free Yourself from Jealousy
Once I was casually dating someone who chose another woman over me because she would rage with jealousy whenever she heard about me. He thought it meant she cared more. I foresaw a high conflict relationship ahead for both of them (which I didn’t want) and wished them well! What makes someone jealous? How can…
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365 Amazing Days of Letting Go
How you do anything is how you do everything. So, letting go is easiest when it’s a habit. To help you develop that habit, I’m committing to 365 Days of letting go. Won’t you join me? For the next 365 days, I will post one suggestion for letting go. If it appeals to you, try…
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Should I Let Go or Hang On?
Laura Giles, LLC [op3_menu_render menu_id=’42’ uuid=’KwBIAHLI’ page_id=’51370′ background=’0′ page_timestamp=’1658845199′][/op3_menu_render] 1.804.307.9369 Do I Hang On or Let Go? How do you know when it’s time to hold on or let go? Everybody faces the choice sometimes of whether to hold on or let go. Both have benefits. And everything has a season, so how do you…
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Why Do People Get Stuck?
Everyone hits a wall now and then. We cruise along for a while and then something happens to jam up the works. But why? Why do people get stuck? Let’s take a look at the most common reasons. Double Binds Double binds are “damned if I do/damned if I don’t” types of situations. Going right…
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Why You’re Failing At Spiritual Growth… and What To Do Instead
Some people think they are too bogged down in the task of everyday living to nurture spiritual growth. So, they get away from their everyday lives to create space. They go somewhere–a retreat center where they do things, a workshop where they learn things, or perhaps it’s out in nature to find inspiration. Sometime it’s…
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What to Know Before You Use Psychedelics
Research is showing that psychedelics can be very therapeutic for mental health and spiritual healing. There is a lot of excitement around this, but what should you know before you use psychedelics? Let’s explore that now. Who Should NOT use psychedelics? While the research into Ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, and other psychedelics is promising, it’s not…
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Why We Don’t Talk About Our Dreams
Dreams are a treasure trove of information! They are a free risk management tool that can make your life safer, more fun, and easier. Yet we don’t talk about our dreams – at least not outside the therapist’s office. Why? It Feels Self Indulgent Holding someone hostage while you divulge your nocturnal vision can feel…
