3 results for tag: Positivity

They See a Dark Shadow, You See the Bright Light that Casts It

Are you a bright light? Are you shining at your highest intensity? What do you need to become the bright light you were meant to be? They see a dark shadow; you see the bright light that casts it. They see the night; you see the moon. They see a mistake; you see a lesson. Published on LinkedIn on January 30, 2018 Oleg Vishnepolsky A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire ...

You’re Basically Good — The Benefits of Contemplative Psychotherapy

You're basically good. This perspective is often left out of modern Western counseling, therapy, and life coaching. Here in the West, the typical approach focuses on what is wrong with you and what needs to be "fixed". The counselor, therapist, or life coach gets paid as long as you are "sick" or "need" them to function in the world. This is not my approach to working with clients. I assume you're basically good. You have what you need inside you to be successful in life and relationships. You know what you need.  You have as much strength, courage, wisdom, and love as necessary to enjoy your work, family, friends, relationships, and the world around you. I see my role as the facilitator in helping you bring these qualities to the surface so you can be a productive member of society and achieve what you came here to do in this life.

Although the practices described in the article below are not exactly what I do, there are many similarities, and the concepts feel like they come from the same place. I hope you enjoy reading this piece. I think it is fascinating and inspiring. How about you?

You’re Basically Good — The Benefits of Contemplative Psychotherapy - Providence Holistic Counseling Services

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How Successful People Stay Calm

This is the entire article on How Successful People Stay Calm. The basic discussion and stress management methods seem correct. I want to hear about your experiences with it. Does it match that of the author, Dr. Travis Bradberry? ...