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Whatever situation you currently find yourself in, it’s important to recognize that you helped to create it. If you don’t like it, once you are aware that you want to change things, then it’s your choice as to what you’ll change and when. We cannot remain victims once we realize our contribution to our situationRead more

who speaks to me that way with venomous words filled with malice why can’t i make her stop  l she must loathe my very presence for every chance she gets she kicks me, trips me laughs at my shortcomings   l why do i listen to her spitefulness how do i get her to leave meRead more

If your life really depended on it, could you change?   Would you?   Most people quickly answer ‘yes, I would’, but then don’t. In fact, a study about post-heart-attack patients showed that even though they knew their life was at risk, they still didn’t adopt the changes needed to make their lives healthier. TheRead more

Have you ever met someone who seemed to be happy, or at the very least peaceful, even when things weren’t going well for them? Did you wonder what it might be like to live from that state of being – one in which you could feel calm and contented no matter what was going onRead more

I’m so excited I could burst – I’ve been talking to lots of people about their biggest challenges and issues, and I’m hearing some common themes.   For example, most people know intellectually what they should be doing with regard to how to live life with more peace, joy and meaning, BUT they don’t knowRead more

Note from Elise:  Occasionally I invite a guest to post their thoughts for you. I think you’ll enjoy their ideas and unique voice. At the end of the post, you can read a brief bio about the guest author. Enjoy!   *******   Lynn Ray   There are often seasons in life where it seemsRead more

If you’ve ever wondered how some people can experience painful situations and yet still remain calm and peaceful, the answer is to change your perspective to a wider, larger context. When we rise up to a bigger picture, a broader view, a more universal lens, then the pain dissipates, diffuses, releases and becomes a non-issue,Read more

While we are always reflecting and changing throughout the year, it seems that this particular time of year is especially poignant for assessing our selves, our behaviors, our patterns, and our lives.   In the spirit of the New Year, I’d like to offer you a gift. If you are ready to make changes (bigRead more

Interested in what changes 2012 brings? Click this link to read my article “2012: The Rise of Consciousness” in the St. George Independent newspaper.   http://www.suindependent.com/article/EditorialsHumor/4037/ Send to KindleRead more

Note from Elise:  Occasionally I invite guests to post their thoughts for you. I think you’ll enjoy their ideas and unique voices. At the end of each post, you can read a brief bio about the guest author. Enjoy!   *******   Bill Bauman   Eleven principles for truly intimate relationships   (for those whoRead more