Ever been alone in a room, talking out loud to yourself and then turning around and you realize that you are not alone? For me, this is usually awkward. Self-talk: We do it throughout the day. It’s normal. We began to self-talk when we were children. Self-talk is a useful tool for motivation, to gain…
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Exploring Slow, Continuous Improvements: Soul Sculpting Project
Exploring Slow, Continuous Improvements: Soul Sculpting Project What needs improving ? I need better physical health specifically, I need to move my body more. What small movement could I do to increase my movement? I could go to the gym every day. Too big, ask again. What smaller movement could I do to increase my…
Soul Sculpting Project: Design a Habit
Soul Sculpting Project: Design a Habit Behavior change is hard business. If it was easy we would have already made the change. Brother Lawrence wanted to make a change in his behavior. For him the change was in how he connected with God. Instead of the on and off connection with God that he had…
Soul Sculpting Projects: Monotasking with God
Soul Sculpting Projects: Monotasking with God “It is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelet in the pan for the love of God.” These are the words of Brother Lawrence, a French Lay Brother who lived in the 1600’s. Lawrence’s spiritual practice was simply to do all of his…