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As many of you will know the word 'Karma' comes from the Eastern religious traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. It is in common use in the West, where we talk about 'good' and 'bad' Karma.Depending on what you believe, Karma is some or all of the following : - a distinctive aura or feeling about a situation - a belief…
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Are there situations, say at work, where you are committed to a goal, but you somehow fail to deliver? When this happens it may be because of some unconscious belief (with a fear related to it) that is working in the background to undermine your resolve. Some examples : - a failure to collaborate with others when part of a…
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The quality of your relationships with others will tend to mirror your relationship with yourself. If you own, accept and celebrate all aspects of who you are you will naturally open your heart to others, and treat them with respect, kindness and inclusiveness.If you have self-love you will honor yourself, recognize your unique gifts and talents and show your appreciation…
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When you have a moment of recognition that you need to make changes in your life - work, career, relationships etc it is usually followed by some kind of action to get you to a better place. However, this initial enthusiasm can be overtaken by impatience to see results. Like a spoiled child you want everything NOW ! If this…
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The memory of difficult past experiences, which leave us with a legacy of pain, regret, sadness etc, can dominate our present and hold us back. We may need time for healing and to process the feelings (if necessary with professional support) but for the sake of our happiness we need to put the past behind us and get on with…
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Mindfulness is a hot topic these days as increasingly the mental health benefits of incorporating periods of simple 'beingness', without thought, are being recognized and supported by evidence based research. There is increasing acknowledgement that setting time aside for  'non doing' to quieten the mind enhances our personal awareness and coping abilities. While the mainstreaming of mindfulness owes much to…
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Major decisions are not to be taken lightly, as the consequences of making the 'wrong call' can be far reaching and long lasting. It is, of course, important to recognize a major decision as such, so that you give it the attention it deserves. Examples of major decisions include choice/change of career, decision to relocate or emigrate, decision to marry/…
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It may seem counter intuitive to think of fear as a route to confidence. After all isn't it fear that undermines our confidence, that holds us back from being all we might be. I would argue that it is fear avoidance or denial that is the real problem -  you could say the fear of fear itself. We are acutely…
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