Mastery of Self – 2

Mastery of Self – 2 We have been discussing the Mastery of Self and how we can be conscious creators of our existence.  You may not be ready to take responsibility for things in your life at this personal level.  To acknowledge that our life is by our design...

Mastery of Self

Mastery of Self We possess the ability to assemble our minds to be whatever we will.  We are nearly always in the process of building and enhancing our Self.  Some of us do this unconsciously, and just by living, gradually, bit by bit, we increase our understanding of...

We Are All Connected

We Are All Connected We have been talking about roots and that taking time to establish solid fundamentals in your life, such as morals, character, and integrity, pays off throughout your life.  It takes time and perseverance, a topic on which I have written a great...

Roots or Heights?

Roots or Heights In Your Life? As we look at a beautiful tree, we are amazed at its height.  It is the height that causes us to stop and marvel at nature’s wonder.  We don’t give any thought to the roots that are needed to support that tree.  The seeds...

Train Your Perceptions – 2

Train Your Perceptions – 2 We have been talking about modulating your emotions, monitoring them to reduce the intensity and length of an emotional outburst, mainly as applied to anger.  Another tool of Executive Function is focusing, shifting of attention of...

Train Your Perceptions

Train Your Perceptions Marcus Aurelius writes that we should train our perceptions.  He goes on to say, “You have power over your mind – not outside events.  Realize this, and you will find strength.”  –Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.  Even with...