Insight: The act of grasping the hidden nature of things. Worry: The act of feeling persistently uneasy about things Most people believe that worry is a conscientious state of mind. As a result, they mistake their worries for insights. They have a thought about upcoming events, the thought produces an uneasy feeling, and they… Read More
Due to the nice response I received following my article about the signs of a low state of mind, I thought I would take a crack at another counterintuitive list. These days, it seems that the same common concepts are stressed over and over in order to ensure team success. But I believe, from pee-wee… Read More
Can your behavior become habitual? Yes. Can a habitual behavior originate from your past? Definitely. If you are struggling now, should you look to your past as the reason why you feel the way you feel, and for the cure? In my opinion, not for a second. Indeed, the self-help world strongly disagrees. Virtually all… Read More
Awareness. That’s the subject of many of the questions I’ve received lately. Readers are wondering about the signs of a low level of awareness, consciousness, or state of mind. As one reader recently asked, “If I’m not seeing life clearly and prone to making poor choices from a low mind-set, then how do I know… Read More
Did you know that when you disagree with the actions of another person, and are upset or frustrated, that you possess the potential to quickly get over your errant thinking and mood, to forgive, and to flourish? Whether you want to or not, that’s a different matter. A few weeks ago, for example, I was… Read More
Do you think that performing certain actions can change your state of mind? Can you overcome obstacles by facing your fears? Some motivational gurus suggest that by accomplishing difficult feats, such as walking across hot coals, you can triumph over any circumstance that you are confronted with. Agree? Before you answer, let’s dig a little deeper… Read More
Some coaches and teachers today have begun stressing the significance of creativity and free will. It’s about time. In a recent interview, for example, New York Rangers Head Coach John Tortorella said that when his team has the puck, “I let the players’ imagination and vision take over . . . I don’t set offensive… Read More
Here’s a question that you might find perplexing: If your most blissful moments and brilliant performances occur when you feel like you aren’t thinking or when you’re free from thought—why, when you’re not in this state, do you willingly place thoughts into your own head? The answer is that you want to “fix” your low level… Read More
Lately, I have received several messages from readers who insist they “get it.” They see that their state of mind in the moment, and not their current life situation, is what determines their view of the world around them. However, they also report that since being pointed in this direction, their lives aren’t much different.… Read More
Here’s something that, in my opinion, you should do as soon as possible: Start experiencing your struggles and stop struggling with your experiences. Sound tricky? Think of it this way: Everyone feels low from time to time; we all struggle. But if you can roll with the lows—experience what it’s like to feel out-of-sorts as… Read More
