February 2015
Introspection
“Difficulties and obstructions throw a man back upon himself. While the inferior man seeks to put the blame on other persons, bewailing his fate, the superior man seeks the error within himself, and through his introspection the external obstacle becomes for him an occasion for inner enrichment and education.” — I Ching
The Book is Not the Cover
“Appearance is not essence, perception is not reality, and the cover is not the book. Error is quite often convincing, which is an unpleasant fact to consider and accept. Everyone secretly believes that his or her own personal view of the world is real, factual and true.” — David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.
“Courage, Empowerment or Bravery—What’s the Difference?”
People have frequently asked me, “Is courage the same as empowerment and bravery?” I don’t think so. Here is how I believe these vitally important concepts are distinctly different. Courage is an internal process. It occurs when you make a conscious decision to tap into and use your inner “reservoir” of heart, which you might not have even realized
Does Your Courage Quotient Match Your Success Quotient?
Too busy to notice your everyday actions. Caught in a mindset that has you reacting like a bad version of “Groundhog Day?” When you begin to live in the present you can recognize when you are selling your soul. For example, people assume that finding a new job will be difficult, so they remain complacent, mistakenly believing—or simply hoping—that things