by Carla | Jan 1, 2023 | Signs & Symbols
SOME REFLECTION ON SYMBOLISM. Things don’t just come with inherent meaning, but rather we assign meaning to the things, or someone before us has assigned a meaning and we are made aware of it. Perhaps the symbolism has been passed on and gained traction over time as...
by Carla | Dec 29, 2022 | Habits & Practices
JUST FOR TODAY. It’s how each of the five reiki principles begin: ‘Just for today’ – I will not worry, I will not anger, and so on. It’s also the mantra of many in the recovery and 12-step community, focusing diligently on staying sober from...
by Carla | Dec 28, 2022 | Interactions & Communication
SOMETIMES WE CAN GET UPSET THAT SOMEONE ELSE ‘DIDN’T EVEN ASK ME ABOUT [X situation]’ or ‘they never mentioned [X issue that is so important in my life right now]’ – perhaps even allowing it to be a signal that we’re ready to give up on the friendship or relationship....
by Carla | Dec 28, 2022 | Comparison to Others, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
YOU’RE NOT LIKE ANYONE ELSE. Stop trying to be like someone else. Stop comparing your progress, your performance, your attributes – to theirs. You’re not perfect. You’re imperfect, but everyone else is imperfect as well. Even the person you think has it all together...
by Carla | Dec 28, 2022 | Interactions & Communication, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
NOT EVERYONE IS BLAMING YOU when they are bringing up a problem. Often we can jump to that expectation and get defensive. Maybe we’ve experienced or observed that before, and it’s become our automatic reaction. But someone discovering a problem is more likely just...
