Tag: inspirational

How to Let Go of Expectations

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Guest Posts, Mind-Mental Health25 Comments

Note from the Editor: Today I have a treat for you in the form of a guest article by the ever insightful Cathy Taughinbaugh! Yay! More about Cathy at the end of this article. Enjoy! 

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde

Do you have expectations for yourself and others?

You may have expected certain things to happen in your life.

You may have expectations that your spouse, your children and friends follow a certain path.

We cannot control others, but we can control our expectations of others. The behavior of others has influenced us, as our behavior has influenced others. Continue reading “How to Let Go of Expectations” →

6 Positive tools to go from Super Sad to Super Duper Glad

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health17 Comments

Happiness is a choice. Choose happy.

There are many souls I know, who are rarely effected by mood swings. It’s the most incredible thing to behold! They are honestly the most balanced, joyful, and happiest people I have ever met. Sure, they can get upset, angry, or disillusioned just like the rest of us, but overall their mood is light-filled and loving. I absolutely adore this abundant laugher and overflowing joy that is part of their nature.

As for me, I love life! But… I feel everything – even those feelings that don’t originate from me. Overall, that’s a good thing. It provides a deep and rich awareness, understanding, and empathy of life, other people, and myself. However, sometimes those feelings are intense and sometimes they get stuck inside. A lifetime of living with this heightened sense of emotional awareness has allowed me to become an expert in how to move those more difficult emotions up and out. Continue reading “6 Positive tools to go from Super Sad to Super Duper Glad” →

Simply Empowering Steps to attain your goals

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health21 Comments

To acheive happiness, we should make certain that we are never without an important goal.~ Earl Nightingale

Aimlessly living each day is not a way to truly LIVE. To Live means to feel alive. To feel alive means to thrive. To thrive means to have a Dream. To have a dream means to have a goal. To have a goal means to have purpose. To have purpose means happiness!

We all want our dreams to materialize. Today, without going into too many details I will share with you simple empowering steps that will help you to attain that goal. Each goal achieved means you are that much closer to your dream. Continue reading “Simply Empowering Steps to attain your goals” →