"Cosmic humor, especially about your own predicament, is an important part of your journey." -Ram Daas American spiritual teacher Ram Daas was very wise and his quote for today is no exception. Humor, especially at our own expense is an important part of our life or as he puts it our journey. For me, it … Continue reading Becoming The Change: Learning to Laugh At Oneself
Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 594): #CommunityStrong
Welcome to the Becoming The Change Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 594): #CommunityStrong
Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 593): No One Likes To Be Labeled In A Negative Way
Welcome to the Becoming The Change Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 593): No One Likes To Be Labeled In A Negative Way
Becoming The Change: The One Thing That We Have Control Of
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." -Rumi One of the things that is always at the forefront of our minds is how we can best change the world. We feel that that is what is within our control. I'm not saying … Continue reading Becoming The Change: The One Thing That We Have Control Of
Becoming The Change: You Matter
"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." -Sharon Salzberg I often wonder why we will do whatever we can to show our love and affection for others but rarely do it or at all for ourselves. As Sharon Salzberg mentions in today's quote we deserve our own … Continue reading Becoming The Change: You Matter
Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 592): Perfectionism Is Just A Myth
Welcome to the Becoming The Change Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 592): Perfectionism Is Just A Myth
Becoming The Change: What Helps Us To Choose Wisely
"Every time we ponder a thought, act on an impulse, or dwell on a desire, we are setting in motion a cause that will have a future effect. Mindfulness enables us to choose wisely." -Tamara Levitt When we make any decision in life it is important that we are thinking things through clearly and with … Continue reading Becoming The Change: What Helps Us To Choose Wisely
Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 591): Recognizing The Need To Reframe Your Life
Welcome to the Becoming The Change Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 591): Recognizing The Need To Reframe Your Life
Becoming The Change: Don’t Cheat Yourself As It Leads Towards Cheating Others
"It's not the existence of beliefs that is the problem, but what happens to us when we hold them rigidly, without examining them, when we presume the absolutely centrality of our views and become disdainful of others." -Sharon Salzberg I often wonder why when we are growing up we are so much more accepting of … Continue reading Becoming The Change: Don’t Cheat Yourself As It Leads Towards Cheating Others
Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 590): Be Better, Not Perfect
Welcome to the Becoming The Change Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Becoming The Change Podcast (Episode 590): Be Better, Not Perfect