Find Your Middle Ground

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  • Judgment, Approval and Growing into Yourself

    Judgment, Approval and Growing into Yourself

    The following is a story from Rachel Naomi Remen about how we judge, seek approval, hide our true selves – like spores. At some point, when the time is right, we grow by accepting all parts of ourselves and finding our way to become all that we can be. I was in my forties when…

  • Judgment, Approval and Growing into Yourself

    Judgment, Approval and Growing into Yourself

    The following is a story from Rachel Naomi Remen about how we judge, seek approval, hide our true selves – like spores. At some point, when the time is right, we grow by accepting all parts of ourselves and finding our way to become all that we can be. I was in my forties when…

  • If we Believe in the Unity of us All

    If we believe in the unity of us all Then we must let go of judging an other. Judgment keeps us separate And grows thorns around our hearts. As long as we judge, we will suffer. We are no longer living in connection With ourselves or others. Pause and listen to what wants to be…

  • * Its Never too Late for Self Acceptance

    I came across this old photograph (of me and my twin brother) and not longer after, found an exercise on self acceptance. Turns out they both went well together. To find out why, please read the exercise below…. and take some time in doing it for yourself. Step One Imagine someone you love and admire…

  • * M..M..Moment

    Here is a lovely Mini Mindful Moment that helped me find my Middle Ground today: Walk Slowly by Danna Faulds It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and…

  • * Pondering – What’s Wrong?

    I woke up this morning with a memory that is still with me. Whenever I hear something out of the ordinary like a loud bang, or a groan, or even an unexpected noise outside. I call out “What’s wrong?”  This is an automatic knee jerk reaction of mine, and one I learned in my family…

  • * Mantra for Today – join in

    I have a white board full of short inspirations and reminders that work well for me at work and in life.  This mantra is for when I find myself being critical and holding back. Why not put this one in your pocket and take it along with you today 🙂   Notice judgment Let it…