Discipline brings joy.
When I was a child, I believed discipline was a negative painful experience. Any time I heard the word, no matter the context I would feel fear and anxiety, based on the beliefs I took on about discipline. This perspective removed the joy of learning martial arts, musical instruments, and other actives I tried in […]
Spiritual awakenings subdue fear.
I recall discovering my fear of lack. That belief that I will never have enough therefore I needed to respond in fear. I would live from paycheck to paycheck, spending everything I earned in the vain attempt to have all I thought I needed to be happy. I then would see the lack of money […]
It’s in your perception.
I am reminded today that everything I fear has no power to hurt me other than in my imagination. In fact, we suffer more in our imagination than we ever do in our experiences. When I consider the scenarios, I have constructed in my mind and compare them to my real life I have had […]
Symptoms of belief.
I used to think that I needed to brag about my faith. I used to try and prove to others that I had a strong belief in God. I used to ridicule others who failed to have the same belief as I. None of these were symptoms of belief. Through many experiences I have come […]
Why me, no more.
I am reminded that anytime I have an experience I do not prefer, and I ask, “Why is this happening to me?” I am playing the victim and looking to get back into an old cycle of self-defeat. Today I practice asking, “what is this experience teaching me that I can use to be of […]
Release it to receive more.
I used to believe that I needed to experience poverty in order to appreciate wealth. I have always had enough money to pay the bills and for this I am grateful. I have struggled with the concept that having material things is a sin or that money is the root of all evil. During my […]
Spiritual Growth.
The first step in my growth was discovering and admitting that I did not have the one true understanding of spirituality. I did not have to be in possession of the one true practice leading to an understanding of spirituality. In fact, I needed to let go of the belief that I understood what it […]
Fewer words, more action.
I recall talking, a lot, about my plans to do the meditations, the reading, the religions and many other ideas. I would tell anyone I happen to visit with. Even if the original conversation had nothing to do with my big plans, I would bring it up. I was the stereo typical one who talks […]
Real worth.
I have often thought my real worth would show up after I worked hard in my career, relationships, religions, and thus, proving I was worthy. I would even do nice things for people. Which, in and of itself is a fine thing to do. However, since my intention behind my good act was selfishness then […]
There is always a next one.
I have noted my past use of different personas. The innocent child even though I was usually guilty when I exclaimed my innocence. The junior high and high school sportsman even though I also loved acting and singing. The college drinker even though I hated the hangovers. The cowboy then and the biker, each lasting […]
