Pearls in Category: Shadow

Thistles in the Garden (Jun 16, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Disempowering thoughts are like thistles that grow in your garden; they choke out life-affirming thoughts. Renewal comes from digging them …

A Powerless Victim (Jun 11, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Pain happens to everyone. When you hold onto pain, you will come to believe you have been wounded, which may …

Someone’s Recommendation (Jun 4, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Do you ever chase something you don’t really want because of someone’s recommendation? This is not the path to happiness! …

The “What-If Game” (May 28, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Since you like to play the “what-if game”, try this. What if it didn’t matter what happened or what outcome …

Triggers and Reactions (May 19, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Every emotional reaction you have emanates out of your inner beliefs and perspectives. There is no external cause for your …

Cravings and Aversions (May 5, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Cravings and aversions are reflections of an uncontrolled ego-mind. Acknowledge your thoughts, sensations, and emotions without attachment, and allow them …

Progress (Apr 16, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

If you must compare, restrict yourself to measuring your own progress. Celebrate mistakes, for they lead to new improvements. Celebrate …

Worrying (Mar 22, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Worrying is a pointless practice. It is detachment from the present and attachment to doubts about the future. It is …

Remove Masks (Feb 26, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

A virtual mask may provide a sense of protection from a hostile world, but it also inhibits your ability to …

A Generous Gift (Feb 22, 2021)

Author: David McLeod

Every judgment, criticism, opinion, and evaluation about you is someone else’s projection. However, that does not mean it is untrue. …

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