“If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.”—Fyodor Dostoyevsky When you look at your naked body in the mirror, do you avert your gaze? … [Continue reading] about Respect Regained
“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”—Sir Isaac Newton Besides the money, we have spiritual and physical bank accounts. As with the financial, it’s prudent to make regular savings deposits, spiritually and physically, … [Continue reading] about The Trick to Recovery Is Having Some
“The pain-body wants to survive, just like every other entity in existence, and it can only survive if it gets you to unconsciously identify with it. It can then rise up, take you over, ‘become you,’ and live through you.”—Eckhart Tolle Residual … [Continue reading] about The Pain Body
“Shame is a soul-eating emotion.”—C. J. Jung We feel guilty when we have done something we know is wrong. We crossed the line. We transgressed. Guilt can be the helpful signaling system that pushes us to correct the errors of our ways. Guilt can … [Continue reading] about Shame—And the Crisis of Being
“Taking time to rest, renew, and refresh yourself isn’t wasted time. Recharge. Choose what energizes you.”—Melody Beattie When we are addicted to exercise, taking time off can seem like a guilt-inducing betrayal. We can get real antsy sitting on … [Continue reading] about To Rest, To Renew, To Refresh