Category Archives: compassion

How To Avoid Accomplishing the Wrong Goals

Have you ever worked really hard to accomplish a goal and when you did accomplish it you felt a big let down? This kind of disillusionment is very common. Ambitious and dynamic people can have a string of successes, each … Continue reading

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Ego – The Fearful Sense of Separation

I have had many people come in talking about ego lately. It got me thinking. All problems arise from the sense of limited fearful separation — what we call ‘ego.’ I started contemplating this daily on my morning walks. I … Continue reading

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Conflict Transformation Class at NalandaWest

Conflict Transformation with Jack Elias, CHT Got difficult people? Got a difficult self?  •Does disagreement quickly turn into conflict and inner turmoil? •Do you shut down vs. speaking your mind? •Do you explode with shouting and acting out? •Do you … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks for the Vastness of Blessings

My wife and I saw the movie, Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg, last night. Yesterday, November 19, was the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address (1863). Watching this excellent portrayal, I was struck by the enormous sacrifice millions of people made … Continue reading

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What to do When You Loose the Juice?

I’ve just been watching the antics of the award winning French cat, “Henri the Cat”. There are now 3 episodes on YouTube and he also has a store! Here is episode 2: Henri 2, Paw de Deux: Once you get … Continue reading

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Cut Through Shyness & Hidden Blocks to Self-Respect

The Buddha said:  “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” (A thought worthy of daily repetition.) In my experience over 23 years practicing Lucid Heart Therapy & Life Coaching, I have found … Continue reading

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Real But Not True

I just came from a weekend seminar at Nalanda West in Seattle with a wonderful Tibetan teacher, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, author of the new book, Open Heart, Open Mind. He has a down to earth, humorous way of presenting the teachings, … Continue reading

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Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant! – Part 4

First I wish you a loving, safe, and healthy Holiday season! This is the fourth installment of the 4 part series on ‘Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant.’ (It may have additional parts) This series will be especially helpful for … Continue reading

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Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant! – Part 3

Welcome to the third installment of ‘Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant.’ The 4 main issues causing needless distress are: Confusion about Desire vs. Attachment, (first installment) Limited Self-Concepts, (second installment) Unrecognized Nature of Fear-based Thinking, and Confusion about Cause … Continue reading

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Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant! – Part 2

Welcome to the 2nd installment of ‘Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant.’  The 4 main issues causing needless distress are: Confusion about Desire vs. Attachment, Limited Self-Concepts, Unrecognized Nature of Fear-based Thinking, and Confusion about Cause and Effect. If you … Continue reading

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