Pain is an inevitable part of life. And while I would rather do without it, I must admit many things that caused me much pain also promoted much growth. But SUFFERING…now that’s something different. Suffering is extended pain. Suffering can last a long time. Suffering is a state of being. AND... suffering is a choice. I heard a spiritual teacher once say: “Suffering comes from the story you continue to tell yourself about the pain you encountered. Pain is usually a m

#Fear There was a time I felt I was an expert in fear. Not because I had studied the topic extensively, but because Fear was such a constant companion that I got to know him all too well. Sometimes he would drop by for a brief visit and other times he would stay for years. Then one day I read an acronym I would never forget. F.E.A.R.= False Evidence Appearing Real. That was a game-changer for me. I took a long hard look at Fear and decided that the majority of the time

#mindset Who are you currently? Who do you want to be? What do you want to have? What do you want to do? If there's an area of your...

Our world is made up of different states, provinces, or locations where we can visit, pass through or choose to take up permanent residence. Likewise, we can also choose a particular STATE of mind to dwell in. Your emotions, attitudes, and beliefs will determine the state of mind you're currently in. On any given day we pass through a variety of states but we tend to have an overall place that we permanently dwell. You can liken this to what happens when you move throughou

#overwhelmed #fear Everyone has situations in life that feel overwhelming and all kinds of situations can make us feel overwhelmed. Too many tasks to get done. Too many burdens to carry. Too many people depending on us. Doesn't matter what it is, the feeling of overwhelm is scary. And that "scary place" can put us into a state of fear. Fear of the unknown, (see Arrow Tip #6 ), fear that things won't turn out the way we want them to, fear of not knowing what to do. What

#FEELBETTER Sometimes life can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One minute you're flying high and the next thing you know you're...

*I consider this single tip to be one of the most powerful. Have you ever stopped to take note of what stories you are telling about your...

Arrow Tips: What Are They and How Can They Help Me? Welcome to Arrow Tips . Let me explain. Many years ago I found myself living in what felt like an emotional hell. I knew the only way to start picking up the pieces of my life was to first start believing it was possible. I was completely lost. I wanted to believe that good things could come out of pain. I wanted to believe that my life could get easier and better. Honestly, I just wanted to believe that EVERYTHING WOU