Last week we looked at attitudes (What’s in an Attitude? Only Peace of Mind) and how they affect peace of mind. Now let’s get down to brass tacks with practical examples in an area we all struggle with at different points – relationship conflict. Relationship conflict is certainly in the top 10 causes of stress [...]

Our series on Peace at Any Point kicked off with the idea of making a PACT with yourself to: Practice Attitudes, Characteristics, and Techniques. Since practice applies to all three, we’ll weave it into our explorations of attitudes, characteristics and techniques. Today the focus is on attitudes. at·ti·tude noun 1. manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., [...]

At this time of year, we often talk of and hope for peace on earth. That goal is too large for one individual to effect – but each of us can start creating peace for all by focusing on creating peace within ourselves. As the year nears its end and we rush about in a [...]

Thank you to those who submitted entries to the Insanely Serene Contest “What Brings You Serenity”! It was lovely to read and view the words and images that convey your peaceful moments and activities. I so appreciate hearing other people’s experiences with seeking and finding peace in all situations, especially the difficult ones. And the [...]

I don’t know about you, but my mind drives me crazy. Left to its own devices, it will run endlessly over the to-do list, throw worry after worry in the mix, play the game of “What If,” catastrophize from minor mishaps, torment me over errors small and large, and then ask me what the hell [...]

Turkey isn’t the only thing to gobble today, and it’s not even the tastiest. As we celebrate the end of the fall and a bountiful harvest, the best thing on the menu is gratitude. It’s better than food for so many reasons: It’s an attitude anyone can choose at any time – no matter what’s [...]

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. —John 8:32, King James Bible The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off. —Gloria Steinem The recent post on denial discussed how blinding ourselves to the truth is sometimes an essential life coping mechanism. Some truths are too [...]

Driving along New England country roads this week, I realized how much serenity I feel when my eyes are filled with the crispy colors of autumn. The amazing pop of fiery red and brilliant yellow against the blue sky perfectly satisfies my senses, and drive all worry and anxiety from my mind. And it gave [...]

Special Notice: This post was originally published  in The Infopreneur. Since it is no longer available there, I republish it here for your reading enjoyment. denial [dinī′əl] Etymology: L, denegare, to negate 1. refusal or restriction of something requested, claimed, or needed, often causing physical or emotional deficiency. 2. an unconscious defense mechanism in which emotional [...]

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