In an attention economy, where other people’s ideas, ads, and entertainment products are ever-present, our most powerful skill is our ability to control our own focus.
Emotional intelligence
Emotions are an integral and powerful part of how we think. Behind each individual feeling, there is a specific and decodable thought.
What will serve
I once heard Joan Halifax speak about the difference between what we desire and “what will serve.” Separating the two can be tricky.
Mindful metaphors
The secret to being miserable and/or unsuccessful is to believe your own thinking.
Size matters
Sometimes our thoughts or emotions get overwhelming, repetitive. We get lost in their reality, and lose touch with the real world.
No judgments
A judgment is neither a discernment nor a preference. It’s a distortion, a fear-based willingness to believe something false.