Accept

“Accept- then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against.” -Eckhart Tolle  This can be so hard to do. Most times, rather than accepting things, we fight them and react to them. Accepting doesn’t mean you have to agree with the situation, but…

Independent

I have always been pretty independent. While I am not an only child, I could entertain myself for hours growing up. I am also strong-willed. I am someone who will not take no for an answer if it is something I really want and will work to achieve the things in life that I desperately…

Where are you?

Where are you? Where are you in life, your relationships or your headspace? How do you feel in this place? These questions are often ones we avoid. We like to dodge reality like a bullet in the matrix. Accepting where you are, and your current circumstances can be really difficult. We find this challenging because…

Acceptance

Today I am working on acceptance. I am focused on making the best of each moment today. Not every day will be perfect, but what you do with that fact is extremely critical. Whether you are feeling under the weather or you are just overwhelmed, acceptance is critical. To move forward and stay positive, you…

Truth

Have you ever had someone tell you a truth about yourself you were not ready to hear? Your first reaction is likely to be defensive and withdrawal. You know deep down they are right, but the reality is tough to swallow right away. I tend to be “brutally honest” when it comes to other people,…

Disappointments

We all know the A.A. prayer or Serenity Prayer, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.” While I am not an alcoholic, I find a lot of comfort in this prayer. It is relevant in any aspect…

Hurry up and wait

Don’t you hate when you get to a restaurant early, to beat the rush, and then you still have to wait? Or you get to the airport early to make sure you have time to get through security only to get through in no time at all? This hurry up and wait thing is my…