by Molly Gordon | Aug 19, 2016 | Consciousness, Emotional intelligence, Happiness, Wisdom
Jenny Offill makes this observation about suffering in Tricycle Magazine, “The Buddhists say there are 121 states of consciousness. Of these, only three involve misery or suffering. Most of us spend our time moving back and forth between these three.”...
by Molly Gordon | Aug 12, 2016 | Choice, Confidence, Emotional intelligence, Three Principles, Video, Wisdom
When we try to impose high-mindedness on our decisions, we may inadvertently find ourselves invested in being right and in getting “good” results. When we make decisions instead from a quiet place, we tend to be less invested in being right. We decide with...
by Molly Gordon | Aug 8, 2016 | Emotional intelligence, Thought, Wellbeing
In the course of our lives we experience all manner of ups and downs. Sometimes strong feelings result, and we have a natural tendency to be compelled by them. The more intense the feeling, the more compelling it seems. But there is no necessary correlation between...
by Molly Gordon | Aug 5, 2016 | Emotional intelligence, Resilience, Video, Wisdom
“Settle down” are two of the most powerful words in the English language. Here’s...
by Molly Gordon | Jul 29, 2016 | Emotional intelligence, Resilience, Thought, Video, Wellbeing
We have a very different experience of life when we simply feel our feelings as opposed to when we worry about our feelings. The direct experience of sadness, for example, can be a doorway to compassion, whereas worrying about sadness leads to...
by Molly Gordon | Jul 14, 2016 | Authenticity, Consciousness, Emotional intelligence, Spirit, Video, Wisdom
Inspired by my visit to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: You are precious, unique in all the world, and valued beyond measure. And so is everyone around you. Don’t just nod your head. Think about it. Take it...
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