Tag: peace

None of us like to think about the harsh reality that someone who once loved us is now out to hurt and even punish us, but it’s true. Bitter, disgruntled and dismissed ex’s seek vengeance in any number of ways, including acts of violence, bullying, intimidation, harassment, passive aggressive behavior, silent indifference and using the children as pawns. Let’s look at four of the most common ways ex’s hurt and punish their former partners, why they do it and some positive alternatives to this kind of destructive behavior.

It’s been a rough year for many of us. Our country, as well as many others across the globe, has been ravaged by fierce political and social divides, unprecedented mass violence, and natural disasters from fires to hurricanes with the unfortunate promise of more to come.

As the Holidays roll around, it may be challenging—if not impossible—to feel the Holiday Spirit of peace, good will toward all, and the joy of a year well lived.

Life can be hectic, a whirlwind of responsibilities that screams overwhelm. The anecdote, stillness, a semblance of quiet to disengage from reality, and recharge a lingering fatigue. While we inherently know that overwhelm isn’t good, how often do we take time for ourselves?

We can be reckless with our health, neglecting the voice that shouts, "slow down." Even with the bombardment of resources on self-care, we stubbornly keep pushing forward, often feeling defeated, and losing our edge along the way.

Have you ever sat staring at a project with a deadline trying to force yourself to get it done? With so many distractions competing for your attention, it can be an upstream swim trying to focus and tap into your inner creative flow. It can be tempting to push through a project, overriding signals from your body to move, eat or drink water. Then the task becomes a stress, and the project feels forced.

As a single mom of three teens, I carry a substantial load. Stress is a part of my daily life and how I choose to handle it will determine how effectively I approach my work.

Being present and loving during vacations and holidays is not always easy. However, there are steps you can take to find inner peace that can help you survive and even enjoy the hectic season. The practice of visualization and meditation can help you reclaim control of your mind and emotions during this time of year.

These methods will not only help you stay centered during events, they will allow you to achieve your intention to show unconditional love to your family and friends.

Many of us, if quizzed about our marriage, may admit to not being totally happy with the state of our union. This may spring from a belief that our partner is insensitive to our core needs, but can a partner really "make" us happy? If we find ourselves "unhappy in love," is there a way for us to get what we want from our relationship?

While getting exactly what we want every time may seem like a really tall order, there is scope for finding peace with what we have. This does not mean settling for mediocrity, but rather pursuing only what we can change; namely ourselves and our perspective. If we find ourselves dissatisfied with what we're currently experiencing, reflecting on the following may bring what is really important into focus.

Do you sense the power of this present moment? Amidst the sacrifice and the fear, do you feel the undercurrent of possibility? Would you like to be a part of the collective that will manifest a new way of being and living on this planet? Is it clear to you that we are on a threshold that will lead to more division and scarcity or more unity and abundance?

When you imagine into both the near and distant future, do you entertain images of humanity operating from the truth of our interconnectedness or even greater division? Do you imagine your life more in alignment with how you want to live and be in this lifetime or more limited and stressed?