Which wolf are you feeding? (and why it changes how you look at life)
Reading Time: 3 minutes – Henry David Thoreau The psychologist, Rick Hanson has said, “The brain is like Velcro for negative experiences and…
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STRUGGLE – why it isn’t about what you wanted, but what you got
Reading Time: 3 minutesAll of us deal with challenges that come our way on a daily basis.
Many of these are simply the demands of everyday life. And whether we like it or not, many of these are due to factors which are beyond our control. Infact, much of what happens to us in life is beyond our control.
Despite our best intentions and efforts, things go wrong- relationships fail, our loved ones die, we develop health problems, financial issues crop up. No matter how much we try to avoid it, pain follows us everywhere. Pain is indeed an integral part of our human existence.
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CONNECTION- making yourself available
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe often overlook the fact that what affects one is bound to affect us all even if we are on the other side of the earth. Also, as human beings we are hardwired to naturally live our lives wanting to connect with others, to be loved and to belong. Indeed, we are hardwired for connection. It is what gives us our lives meaning and purpose and makes us feel safe and secure.
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EMOTIONS- let them guide you
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are taught in schools about intelligence and knowledge. But we are rarely taught about the type of intelligence that we need to develop to navigate through life and connect with other human beings in the most effective manner- emotional intelligence. This is an extremely important skill that is often overlooked.
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What you can control (and why you should let go of the rest)
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat I find is that most people struggle to let go of a need to control what they really cannot and this makes them miserable. Letting go does not mean losing the knowledge we have gained from the past. The knowledge of the past stays with us. You simply choose to let go of what does not serve you so that you can focus on what really matters.
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RESILIENCE – getting comfortable with uncertainty
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe people who will be in a position to handle this crisis better are the ones who can tap into inner reserves and are able to bring a sense of calm and balance into their lives. These are people who can rise to the challenges and respond to the stressor without feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.
LOSS – how are you dealing with it?
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe have all faced and will continue to face many such losses in our lives. Loss is an integral part of our human experience. In this crisis, there are many who are already suffering and there will be many many more who will suffer great losses in the immediate future.