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- Reflections vs. Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy Jones"Well, we have a whole new year ahead of us. And wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, and a little more loving, have a little more empathy, and maybe next year at this time we'd like each other a little more." - Judy Garland Every new year, almost ...
Views: 734 - Post Traumatic Growth – Why Recovery is the Best Revenge - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesBy definition, revenge is quite harsh. It means to inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to someone else. For this post, I would like to alter the definition slightly in the following way: to avenge oneself by retaliating through healing, recovery and self-care. Pretty ...
Views: 1741 - Why I Threw Away (Almost) All of My Christmas Decorations Last Year - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesGrowing up, the holidays were always a hard time for me. There was a lot of competition between my younger brother and I (he was three years my junior). We would count the number of presents under the tree to ensure we both had the same amount, to be fair. When it came to unwrapping, there ...
Views: 720 - Finding Comfort Instead of Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesI have an interesting concept I would like to share with you. For a while I have struggled with what it means to be happy. Can I be happy if I am not smiling? Can I be happy only when I feel good, rested or not stressed? Can I be happy with things and not people? Can I be happy with people and ...
Views: 765 - A Reason, A Season or A Lifetime - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesThe countdown to Christmas is upon us and we only have a few days of 2018 left. How can we make the remainder of this year more meaningful? What can we do to help us feel more connected to friends, family and loved ones? For those of us that do not have a significant other, how can we feel less ...
Views: 1003 - Is your glass half-empty or half-full? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesWe’ve heard this saying over and over and over. It’s typically presented as a perspective about life. Do you have a glass half-empty perspective? Do you tend to look at things with a bit more pessimism, anticipating the worst or seeing what has been lost? Do you have a glass half-full ...
Views: 912 - 2018 was a Rough Year - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesI don't know about you however I started 2018 with hope, promise and the intention that this year was going to be better than 2017. Last year was a really hard year, not just for me but for many people. Lots of changes personally, locally and globally occurred. Almost everyone I spoke to agreed ...
Views: 865 - A Letter of Disclosure to My Future Partner - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesDear Future Partner, There are some things you should know about me right now before we get involved. It’s only fair to apprise you of the situation and so I am coming to you with full disclosure; requesting that you read ALL the fine print listed below to ensure you are aware of what I am. ...
Views: 773 - 6 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesMeditation is a way to release, relax and unwind your mind. Meditation helps clear your thoughts so that your mind can navigate through difficult days, people, stressors and situations. Incorporate these six steps to ensure you are getting the most out of your meditation practice! 1) ...
Views: 958 - 52 Life Lessons I Learned From My Daddy - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesNo matter where we are in life, young or old, wealthy or wanting, healthy or not, each and every one of us has a life-changing event. For some, there may be only one or two life-changing events. For others, there may be multiple life-changing events — each with their own lesson, challenge, ...
Views: 1869 - 5 Remarkable Concepts that Will Improve Your Personal Growth Journey - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesI am often asked about my personal growth journey. How did it begin? What has been the easiest lesson? What has been the most difficult experience? How were you able to keep going with all that you’d been through? There are no simple answers however once I made the decision to take that first ...
Views: 819 - 6 Questions About Attachment You Should Answer Truthfully - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesSeveral painful events caused me to explore the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism with greater purpose and application into my life in regards to attachment. In the Four Noble Truths, Buddha speaks about attachment, “The basic cause of suffering is ‘the attachment to the desire to have (craving) ...
Views: 967 - Walking Your Talk - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy Jones“Walking your talk is a great way to motivate yourself. No one likes to live a lie. Be honest with yourself, and you will find the motivation to do what you advise others to do.” - Vince Poscente I think it is really important to walk your talk – in your business and in your personal life. I ...
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