Having made a PACT to Practice Attitudes and Characteristics using serenity-building Techniques, let’s consider Characteristics. Previously on Insanely Serene we explored the personal traits that determine our ability to change ourselves, Do You Have What it Takes to Change? Check the 10 Personal Traits. These are important elements in creating peace of mind on a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Have you ever hit a wall in life and felt like it was time to change because what you’re doing just isn’t working? Have you been nursing a secret hope or dream and feel ready to pursue it? Or maybe you just want to feel better about yourself. If you’re at the point of being [...]

When someone in your life has an addiction, the focus is usually on that person. Addictions take many forms, from substance abuse to workaholism and overeating, and the effects on that person are often very obvious. Chaos, conflict, lost jobs, unpaid bills, arrests, jail, hospitalization, institutionalization, even death. Less obvious are the effects on the [...]

Anxiety is the worst partner you’ll ever have, a relationship nightmare you can’t walk away from. No matter how many times you determine to let it go, it always returns, sneaking up on you like an assassin in the night. That’s because it has a secret hold on you, one you’d never expect and will [...]