I’m walking in the early winter woods. The leaves are nearly gone. A dusting of snow is on the ground. The air is crisp and clean. #519 Breathing crisp, clean air. I remember when I started my list many years ago. I was swinging in a hammock and reading the book One Thousand Gifts. In…
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Self-talk: Inviting God into the Conversation–Soul Sculpting Project
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…
When I need to Forgive Myself: Soul Sculpting Project
When I Need to Forgive Myself: Soul Sculpting Project Ever accidentally injured or killed a pet? If you have, you’re not alone. I have done it more than once. Goldfish, a beloved hen, and our family dog. The dog was the hardest. He was 19 years old, nearly deaf and nearly blind but still happy…
Soul Sculpting: When Frustration Takes Over: Six Tactics to Take Control
Soul Sculpting: When Frustration Takes Over: Six Tactics to Take Control You’re finally in your car driving home. The meetings today did not go well. Time is short and the stakes are high. Children are at risk. Your clients are making poor decisions. As you replay the conversations in your mind, your frustration begins to…
Soul Sculpting: Four Mind Training Methods for Getting Out of the Bog of Negative Thoughts
Soul Sculpting: Four Mind Training Methods for Getting Out of the Bog of Negative Thoughts What happens when we let an untrained dog roam free? Sometimes nothing much happens. Other times the dog wanders in a helpful way, like wandering over to the chicken yard and scaring off a hawk. The rest of the time…
Soul Sculpting Project: Unhelpful Thoughts? “Drop It”
Soul Sculpting Project: Unhelpful Thoughts? “Drop It” Where does your mind like to go when you let it wander? I took a long easy drive today to check out the snow level at the ranch. Bumpy–go slow– dirt road, no traffic. A drive I have done many times. This is an invitation for my mind…