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Reality Check: The Love Knot
In skilled hands, two pieces of rope can be manipulated in such a way that they resemble a pair of intertwined hearts. This is known as a love knot. Romantic, isn’t it? A story told by E. Annie Proulx in … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing thoughts, improving relationships, offering information, perception
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Reality Check: Have You Had a Laugh Today?
There are times when laughter may be the furthest thing from our minds. We are, after all, mature responsible adults. We need to be sensible, serious, and handle things. We may not see much room or opportunity for the frivolity … Continue reading
Posted in Fun
Tagged basic needs, discouragement, dissatisfaction, fun, perception
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Reality Check: The Obstacle Course
There’s always something, isn’t there? Just when you think you’ve gotten more or less on top of things, some unexpected nuisance, or worse, pops up to demand attention. Like an incessant drum beat—one thing after another—adding to the pile of … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, perception, persistence, worry
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Reality Check: One Suggestion
Do you look forward to each day with optimism? Or do you anticipate it with dread? Maybe you’re thinking, “There’s no point in either worrying or anticipating; it will be what it will be.” Here’s a bigger question: Does your … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, gratitude, happiness
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Reality Check: She Said “Thank You”!
On a recent shopping trip, I witnessed something so remarkable that it’s stuck with me for days. “What could that be?” you might ask. The line-up to the young cashier’s till wasn’t very long, so it was easy to see … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged comparing with others, encouragement, gratitude, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Colouring Our Outlook
Do you ever feel that many situations in your life are random, where you can’t pin down a reason for why they happen? Even if the events are good, when we can’t find causes, life can seem out of control. … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged offering information, perception
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Reality Check: Choosing Our Perceptions
Would your life be different if you could control your emotions? You could decide, “I’m choosing to be happy, confident, optimistic!” Or, “I’m choosing to be angry, anxious, resentful.” Either way, with this power, you’d have control over how you … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, examining wants, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Messages That Matter
Have you ever received feedback that you didn’t want to hear? Yet, once you’ve heard it, you realize that even though it’s painful, it’s true. When someone we love and trust points out that our actions are leading us in … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged criticism, encouragement, offering information, perception
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