Tag: perspective
Judgment, Praise, Criticism, and Your Self-Perception
Praise can feel like sunlight—until it disappears and you’re left in the cold. When our sense of self depends on outside validation, we become vulnerable to every passing opinion. The alternative? Rooting your self-perception in a grounded, internal truth that doesn’t shift with the wind. Judgment as a Reflection of Self Judgment can sting for…
Embracing Catalyst: Finding Strength in Challenge
There’s a pivotal choice we face every time life throws something hard our way: Will this break me—or build me? It may not always feel like it, but how we interpret and respond to our challenges plays a huge role in shaping our growth. Some situations test us deeply, but within each one lies the…
Elevated Thought: Oneness vs. Separation
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ve likely heard me talk about elevated thought and the way it maps onto the energetic spectrum of unhindered versus constricted flow. These states reflect more than just mood or mindset—they speak to the root energy we’re operating from. Unhindered flow is an expanded, love-based state…
Understanding the Relationship Between Time, Perspective, and Possibility
There are moments in life when we feel stuck—caught in a pattern or storyline we didn’t consciously choose. It can feel like we’re locked into a single version of reality, with limited options for change. But often, what keeps us there isn’t the situation itself—it’s the belief that we can’t shift it. Possibility Begins with…
Focus Colors Perception
What you look for is what you’ll see. It’s incredible how quickly our minds make meaning from what we choose to notice. This isn’t just a personal observation—it’s something psychology has backed for decades. The Pygmalion effect, for instance, illustrates how our expectations can shape outcomes, particularly when it comes to how we perceive and…
Viewing Challenges as Catalysts for Growth
When Life Pushes You Forward I recently found myself reflecting on a moment from years ago—one that, at the time, felt like a failure but ultimately became one of the most pivotal shifts in my life. I had just started a new job after more than 15 years in corporate, academic, and nonprofit spaces, only…
Scale Is Perspective: The Power of Perception in Manifesting
The size or value we assign to something is often subjective—and sometimes entirely arbitrary. What feels monumental to one person may seem trivial to another. Value Is Arbitrary Consider the story of Payless ShoeSource, which launched a fake high-end boutique to prove a powerful point. By dressing up their affordable shoes in a luxury façade,…
A Sacred Gift: The Time We Are Given
This life, this physical experience, is a gift—a sacred moment in the vastness of eternity. It is not endless, but that is its beauty. Its impermanence gives it meaning, urging you to treasure the moments, the connections, the experiences that shape your soul. Do not let the fleeting nature of time bring fear or sorrow.…
Consciousness: The Projector of Reality
Have you ever noticed how the same event can feel completely different depending on your mood or mindset? A challenge on a stressful day might feel overwhelming, but on a good day, the same situation can seem like a manageable opportunity. This isn’t a coincidence—it’s a reflection of how our internal state shapes our external…
Tips for Manifesting: Aligning with Your True Potential
Manifesting shouldn’t be about “getting what you want”—in its purest form, it’s about aligning with the energy of creation and intentionally shaping the life that reflects your greatest potential and the highest good for all. What’s remarkable is that manifesting is always happening, whether we’re aware of it or not. The real power lies in…
