Nine Powerful Takeaways from “Attitudes of Gratitude” by M. J. Ryan
“Gratitude reminds us to be like plants, which turn toward, not away, from the light.” -M.J. Ryan, Attitudes of Gratitude.
I’m grateful(!)
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“Gratitude reminds us to be like plants, which turn toward, not away, from the light.” -M.J. Ryan, Attitudes of Gratitude.
I’m grateful(!)
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Gratitude Revealed recently played one night in a Boston theater.
Unfortunately, that date didn’t work for me. Ugh!
So, I went online to find out where else I could find this film.
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Here we go! It’s that time of the year. The holidays can bring a combo of excitement mixed with a touch (or a large dose) of overwhelm.
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Verse Six of the Tao Te Ching teaches us that we are born as expressions of creativity. And that, within us, we all have the unlimited ability to create in infinite ways.
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In Conscious Creativity: Look, Connect, Create, Philippa Stanton takes your hand and leads you down a wondrous path. Throughout, she teaches you to experience a heightened sense of liveliness, curiosity, and openness as you explore the world around you in new ways.
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Great meditation teachers are rare!
Are you seeking a fresh new start? And are you hoping to find the right teacher to lead you to greater peace, awareness, and fulfillment?
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Rosy retrospection. Hmmm, okay?! What exactly is that?
According to Mark Travers, Ph. D. of Psychology Today, “Psychologists refer to a flawed thought pattern known as rosy retrospection.
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Verse Five of the Tao Te Ching teaches us to perceive all as being equally worthy. This idea encourages us to reframe our beliefs on who is deserving of our kindness.
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The Art of Possibility offers a mind-bending approach to seeing perceived limitations in a new way. By stretching our definitions of ourselves and taking more responsibility for EVERYTHING in our lives, we can enter a world of infinite possibilities.
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If someone has learned a thing or two about moving and getting settled in – it’s me! Believe it or not – I’ve moved into five different homes in three states – all in the past five years.
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Verse Four of the Tao Te Ching opens our minds to three things: the infinite, inexhaustible nature of the Tao, the field of endless possibilities available to us, and the eternal love we are always connected to.
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Do you want to feel radically happy? Look no further! This book shows you the way.
Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon’s Radically Happy: A User’s Guide to the Mind takes you on an east-west journey that offers wisdom and easy-to-understand exercises that’ll get you leaning into big happiness in no time.
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Verse Three of the Tao Te Ching encourages us to see through the eyes of fullness and contentment while encouraging life in harmony with the greater intelligence within and all around us.
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How can we sometimes easily brush off something that hurts our feelings? Like when we don’t get the invitation to a party we’d hoped to attend?
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One recent Saturday afternoon, I checked out the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in L.A. A central exhibit currently on display at the museum is the tribute to Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
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It’s no secret that I’m a major fan of Dr. Brene Brown’s work. And her new book Atlas of the Heart is probably my favorite book she’s ever written.
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One of the most influential physicists of all time, Albert Einstein, shared this view, writing, “People like us who believe in physics know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.”
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So, what does “trust yourself” mean? Let’s look at this more closely.
I recently visited a friend in La Quinta, CA, and she told me about a podcast that had really impacted her.
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Do you ever wonder if you’re seeing the world through the same lenses as everyone around you? In fact, how do you see the world?
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In The Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku shares, in terrifying detail, his story of survival. He lived through the Nazi regime and was held captive at Auschwitz and Buchenwald.
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I discovered the teachings of Abraham Hicks years ago while reading my way through the winding roads of my spiritual journey.
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It’s been a very mild winter here in New England. Yet, we still get our share of those grey and gloomy days (like today, for example!).
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We are in the darkest time of year, the annual winter solstice. I am struck by how often I hear comments lamenting the shortened days and the feelings so many get as darkness descends.
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The holidays can be tough. We see festive Christmas lights twinkling throughout town. And instead of joy, we feel pangs of sadness and loneliness wash over us.
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Verse Two of the Tao Te Ching explores how we create contrast with our thoughts and words. This contrast encourages strong opinions – many of which don’t benefit us.
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I guess you could call me a wannabe wellness junkie. In fact, whenever I gather with my optometry school friends from around the country, we always have the same conversation: “What supplements are you taking right now?
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(This post shares my personal thoughts on Verse One of the Tao Te Ching. There are many interpretations to study. These are the messages that most resonate with me.)
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It seems like, within the blink of an eye, we’re back living in the world as usual! And it feels great.
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I’ve put together a list of things that make me feel happy. This is not to be misinterpreted as a sure thing – because feelings of happiness always come and go.
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Does the idea of unlocking your creativity seem like something out of reach? Or something that only serious artists need to do?
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In the world of self-help books, I am a serious connoisseur. I love them. Each always offers something new and inspiring.
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Who would have thought we would be using a term like “pandemic fatigue” in our daily lives? Alas, this is what we are facing today.
Every morning, I start my day with an astonishingly empowering and healing practice learned from artist Julia Cameron called “morning pages.”
2020 Hindsight: With such a whirlwind year coming to an end, we asked some members of our Rose Colored Glasses community to share things they learned in 2020.
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The Oura ring is a high-tech sleep tracking and activity tracking device that you can wear all day long or just when you sleep.
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