“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.It is in the whole process of meeting and solving problems that life has meaning. Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems call forth our courage and our wisdom; indeed, they create our courage and our wisdom. It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually. It is through the pain of confronting and resolving problems that we learn.”
M. Scott Peck
My triumph…
Thanks to the Chocolate Puma for this quote…
I gave my wife this card…
…and she was deeeeply touched! What she doesn’t realize is that I don’t use Apple products. If I had said anything that Google ever made, now that would be impressive…
Excellent post, Heidi! I just finished Brene Brown’s previous book and am looking forward to Daring Greatly…
the V word: VULNERABILITY.
“we cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection. love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves. shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed, and rare.” –Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
i have been learning a lot about vulnerability over the past few weeks. i am currently reading the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. many of you…
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Your Steak Is Getting More Antibiotics Than You Are
I focus on issues like this on my new blog at A Life of Quality if you’re interested in following that blog as well…
Your Steak Is Getting More Antibiotics Than You Are | Greatist.
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How to Practice Radical Acceptance
Kristin Barton Cuthriell got me started with her post this morning and I can’t let this thought go. Here, an eHow contributor give instructions on how to practice radical acceptance:
Radical acceptance is the practice of accepting life on its own terms and finding effective strategies to cope with whatever is happening. It doesn’t mean being passive, but accepting “what is” with the understanding that you have the power of choice. Practicing radical acceptance is a choice that can ease stress and depression and enhance your overall quality of life.
Get the instructions here: How to Practice Radical Acceptance | eHow.com.
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Wow! I want to say something more profound than that, but I guess I haven’t had enough coffee… :-D
9 Surefire Ways to Can Conflict Before Everything Hits the Fan
You know the drill: you and your mate have a disagreement, you get triggered, and before you know it you’re in a full-blown battle. Your heart’s pounding, words are flying, you’re trying to defend yourself and you feel totally misunderstood by the person you love.
Full story at: 9 Surefire Ways to Can Conflict Before Everything Hits the Fan – Lifehack.
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