Strategies and mindsets for developing Marriage Mastery, Parent Training, and Self-Mastery.
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Let YOUR Light So Shine...
I remember when I started to realize that others aren't the expert in my life. That I had something unique and powerful to contribute. That I could "let my light so shine." It's very empowering. It's very true. It's also very YOU.
"Everything but the problem"
"Everything but the problem" is a phrase I came up with several years ago for when people are so in denial that they can only see everything/everyone else as the problem (and spend so much time on those things) instead of addressing the real problem.
Why compassion for other's weaknesses, shortcomings and faults?
Why compassion for other'’ weaknesses, shortcomings, and faults? I just read a simple and good answer in Catching Fire (2nd book in The Hunger Games trilogy)…
To the Critics and Naysayers of World:
Besides your criticisms, Monday morning quarterbacking, and fault-finding of those who actually DO take action, what have you actually DONE?!
Supportive Example
Kara came to me first thing this morning and said very kindly, "Now listen. I've thought about this and I don't want you to worry about the taxes and this is why…
Morning Mindfulness Moment
I walked out of my office this morning to wait for my client in the cool air and sunshine. At that moment, I heard the chirping of birds and through the barren trees saw the striking beauty of Mount Timpanogos to the east. I was overcome by a sense of peaceful happiness as I considered how interconnected all things are. I heard the bird, felt the chill in the air, felt the warm sun, smelled the cold of the air, and squinted at the brightness of the sun. My five senses took it all in—in a single moment—and my spirit thrilled. It was so apparent how connected all my senses were to that around me and how dependent they were on these things to have sense in the first place….
"The Marriage Ref" Reviewed
Just watched the pilot of the new show The Marriage Ref. Fun example of healthy conflict mediated with a twist. Closely bonded couples who had true affection for each other and could argue openly with passion and respect but without anger.
Greatest Accomplishment?
Speaker, author, and great humanitarian Tiffany Berg (that's her to the right), whom I am happy to know, asked on Facebook today: "What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment in life so far?"
Kahlil Gibran on Marriage, from The Prophet
The wisdom in these few words on marriage are profound, sublime, and deep. Consider them well as you continue to craft a lasting and powerful relationship based in such mature and respectful love…
Thinking Outside the Barometer
One of my favorite anecdotes is as follows. I like to fact-check and found that this story may be more "apocryphal" than authentic, however, the story is still absolutely fantastic. I have used the story many times and most recently in my "Study Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies for Effective Learning" Workshop.
The Barometer Problem
The Top 10 Things LESS Important than Your Marriage
In no particular order, The Top 10 Things LESS Important than Your Marriage are...
Life Choices: Should I get a dog or a kid?
Before you do either, get training. Training in how to effectively discipline the dog or the children to either (hopefully) prevent such incidents and/or to effectively manage these incidents without killing anyone. I do Parent Training. It's formal, systematic and customized. Best of all it's effective. It's based in the best evidence-based practices and real life "in the trenches" experience.