Roads Easy and Unfamiliar
This post is about two different attitudes to our path through life — Lao Tsu’s sticking to the main road and Robert Frost’s taking the one less travelled. Perhaps we need them both.
‘Presence’ Articles at BlogsInMind.com Archive
The following articles are related to ‘Presence’ at BlogsInMind.com Archive.
Habitually Authentic
I think there is a sense in which our habits can be authentic. Our gait is quite individual — recognisably our own, and usually an authentic part of ourselves. Similarly, the way we use our voice is recognisably individual — and the habitual expressions and tones we have are authentically ourselves.
The Downsides of Optimism
It makes sense in a difficult situation to look for positive aspects or to find a positive response. It’s certainly unlikely that we’ll find them if we don’t look for them. But is there a cost to optimism as well?
The Speed of Our Experience
It seems to me that our modern busyness has the flavour of tight focus, linearity and being goal directed.
What Makes A Good Relationship
Our relationships are very important to us. They have a big effect on our happiness. But what makes for a good relationship? I give you my ideas (based on those of Carl Rogers) and ask for yours.
Can Listening Skills Get in the Way?
Our relationships are important to us. We want to get better at relating. We want to develop more skills in relating. But what if this approach gets in the way of relating?