It seems there are a lot of voices saying, “be afraid, be very afraid.” There are scary things happening in the world and in our lives.
What is the way to respond to fear? We can give in to fear, then it seems to grow larger. We can ignore fear and maybe get ourselves hurt.
Check out this episode for tips on managing what you find scary!

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All of life is holding on to some things and letting go of others. What do you hold onto that makes too much demand on you? What should be experienced and then let go?
Consider the philosophy of a cat. They own everything, and nothing. And it works out pretty well for them.

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It is so easy to criticize others. It seems some people just ask for it by doing stupid things! And yet, if we spend enough time criticizing it kind of wears on you. All that negativity thrown on other people splashes back on us.
It's a common problem. Listen in to this episode on moving to a different attitude.

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Can you get to a calm place when things are swirling around you? Or when life gets tough, are you tossed about like the wind into despair? Your brain can react to the slightest thing, or it can be trained to react appropriately to real threats.
Here's how to set yourself up for success when you need resilience. You can't make life's problems go away but you can ride the waves.

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Are you involved with someone who can't seem to manage without you? Do you use a lot of energy to solve other's problems? Consider what you can do.
You can love another person but let them manage themself. You can let go of telling yourself that you know better (even if you do sometimes).
This is setting a boundary; a strong place that is both separate and connected to others. This kind of connection is between individuals who know (as best they can) who they are and who they believe the other to be.
Check out this episode to rethink rescuing or carrying another person.

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Rested. The opposite of tired. Remember rested? Do you know anyone who says, “I’m just so well rested all the time!” Probably not! You’re tired, I’m tired. We are tired a lot of the time. Joint and muscle aches signal fatigue. Explore together ways toward a rhythm that includes rest!

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Life takes a lot out of us. So like at a bank, there must be deposits we have earlier put in so we can withdraw them when we need to. I'm talking about the ability to stay calm when things are irritating or taxing. The "calm bank" can be built up so withdrawals don't leave you bankrupt, or stressed out or chewing somebody else out!

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This meditation is to get in touch with the part of yourself that struggles to find joy when bad things have happened.

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