Releasing Old Understandings of Our Nation
Last week, I pondered the need to revisit our self-concepts and release what no longer serves or supports us. It’s important to do this on levels beyond the individual too. As I think about what’s facing our nation in the weeks after a definitely divided celebration...
Releasing Old Understandings of Ourselves
There’s a wise saying that the only constant is change. The world, and our bodies, are in a constant state of flux, though we do not realize it. For example, scientists tell us that our skin cells are all replaced every few weeks! The mountains that seem eternal are...
Striving Toward a More Perfect Union
I remember celebrating the US bicentennial when I was in sixth grade. There was a workbook at school with all sorts of bicentennial stuff to read. Our neighborhood held a parade, and there’s a picture of me on Mom’s horse, Poco Biernatt. His reins are festooned with...
Taking 12 Seconds
When was the last time you focused on something for at least 12 seconds? I ask this because I recently read that 12 seconds is a neurological tipping point. It takes that much time for a positive experience to get stored in our memory banks. Unfortunately, it takes...
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