Sometimes the only ray of sunshine is a glimmer of hope. We know things are bad, but someday they might be better. It is good to hope but when we are clinging to a small hope of better in the future it can be worrisome to think we might lose it. When this happens we can prevent ourselves from taking action because we are worried that if we fail … [Read more...]
I Resent The Tasks I Feel Like “I Have To Do”
When we are working towards a goal there are creative and exciting steps that are a lot of fun. Then there are other steps which aren't much fun but are necessary. Sometimes it can feel like we are being forced to do something and our resistance to those tasks naturally arises. Today we are going to tap for the issues that feel like we “have … [Read more...]
Not Having A Human Experience
The Pierre Teilhard de Chardin quote “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience” is one that I come back to again and again. Today we are going to tap to help keep our time on earth in perspective. When Our Goals Feel Unreasonable (audio 4m08s) It’s really easy to get … [Read more...]
When Our Goals Feel Unreasonable
There are times when it is really easy to dream big. If feels like everything is possible. Later we come back to our dreams and goals only to feel like they are way too big. They feel like they are a million miles away and there is no way we could achieve them. Today we are going to tap for when it feels like our goals are too big and too … [Read more...]
It Hurts When Others Don’t See How Hard I Am Working
In order to achieve our goals we need to work hard. Most of the reward comes in achieving our goals. It is also nice to be acknowledged by others for all the work we are doing. It can really hurt when our hard work is not being noticed by others. Today we are going to tap for those times when we feel (even a little) emotional pain when others … [Read more...]
Let Nothing Frighten You
“Let nothing perturb you, nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything.” - St Teresa of Ávila I know that I need to be reminded of this often because it is easy for me to lose perspective. It is easy for me to lose sight of the big picture. Today we tap to keep things in perspective which will … [Read more...]
By Wanting More I Feel Ungrateful For What I Already Have
When we want more we are in some way saying that what we have is not enough. This can cause an internal conflict because do not want to be ungrateful for what we already have. Today we are going to tap for the conflict between being thankful for what we have AND wanting more. By Wanting More I Feel Ungrateful For What I Already Have (audio … [Read more...]
Working Towards My Goal Means I Have To Admit I Have Failed Up To Now
When we state a new goal it means we have to say that certain aspects of our lives aren't working the way they should. It means that we have to say that we have failed up to this point. Today we are going to tap for the fear of admitting that we have made mistakes and haven't yet reached our goals. Working Towards My Goal Means I Have To … [Read more...]
Need For Forgiveness And Goodness
Today we reflect upon "Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness." - Billy Graham Often the place we need the most forgiveness is in not offering ourselves goodness. Today we tap to create space for both goodness and forgiveness in our lives. Need For Forgiveness And Goodness (audio … [Read more...]
Asking For Help Is Embarrassing Because It Lets People Know I Don’t Know
When learning new things we often have to ask for help. Sometimes we feel stupid and embarrassed because it means we have to admit to others that we don't know something. Today we are going to tap for being uncomfortable about asking for help. Asking For Help Is Embarrassing Because It Lets People Know I Don't Know (audio … [Read more...]