In Part 1 we provided an orientation towards consciousness and the key ingredients of stepping back, realizing you have choices, and then making the best choice through rational thought. In Part 2 we provided a basic example for how you can apply a more conscious approach to stressful situations. In this segment we will talk about making this a way of operating in your every day life, or conscious living.

Learning to become conscious and self-aware is challenging. We are not accustomed to operate this way. Instead we react through life. Learning how to apply techniques to proactively deal with situations not only helps to develop our consciousness and self-awareness, but also improve our overall mental health and happiness.

One of my favorite authors is Richard Leider, and in particular his book, The Power of Purpose. He spoke about Daily Reflections. He shared this in 2012, Are you “always going somewhere; never being anywhere”? Have you succumbed to the “hurry sickness” so common in today’s society? If your brain is always filled with the […]

  I just finished Wayne Dyer’s book, Wishes Fulfilled. First I just want to say how much I respect that man, even though I have never met him. Tag team him with Anita Moorjani (Dying To Be Me!), and you have two of the most gifted, yet so humble, authors and teachers.   Wishes Fulfilled […]

It was over 20 years ago that I was immersed in a major transition in my life. I was coming to grips with and dealing with core issues that had developed as a result of growing up in a dysfunctional family. I was experiencing a wide variety of “tools” to help me understand and learn how […]