Many of us, myself included, tend to slip into worry, doubt, and fear. Why that happens is a subject for another post (spoiler alert: I heard yesterday that many people only really create when we have a problem to solve, so, methinks, maybe we … [Read more...] about Want to stay out of worry, doubt and fear?
The day after can be the hardest
I don't know about you, but I am historically decent at "getting through" challenging periods. The day after, however, can be a different thing. This may not be how it shows up for you, but it's how the winter holidays often have worked for me. … [Read more...] about The day after can be the hardest
Another name for Christmas is Monday
If you live in the United States like I do, believing that the entire world must revolve around Christmas is tempting. I have to confess I do succumb to it. "Everything" this week must be about presents and food and family preparation, and then the … [Read more...] about Another name for Christmas is Monday
Five Snouts Up: December edition
It's time for Five Snouts Up: December edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Read more...] about Five Snouts Up: December edition
“Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?
In some circles I frequent, “Do what you love, and the money will follow” is commonly uttered. But is it true? In my lifetime, I’ve gathered some evidence that it works and some evidence that it doesn’t. Indeed, more and more, I wonder whether “the … [Read more...] about “Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?
I Went to Reno to Challenge Marianne Williamson this Week
As a progressive public policy advocate turned new thought minister who focuses more on prayer than picket signs as a way to change the world these days, you might not be surprised that I’m interested in Marianne Williamson’s candidacy for president. … [Read more...] about I Went to Reno to Challenge Marianne Williamson this Week
Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
Welcome to a new blog (and newsletter) segment I call "Five Snouts Up." My ten loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:) is the worst (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I … [Read more...] about Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
what if we use the messy bad stuff (instead of pushing it away)?
in spiritual circles (and in general american life), there is a tendency to push against the messy stuff, the hard stuff, and the bad stuff and to focus instead or affirm what is tidy, easy, or good. i’ve experienced many meditations where we … [Read more...] about what if we use the messy bad stuff (instead of pushing it away)?
what happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness
i remember it vividly. i'm standing in a parking lot talking to two friends. i was asking one of them what had changed her financial life. she said, "what happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness." i laughed long and hard and then joked, “well if … [Read more...] about what happens in vagueness, stays in vagueness
just admit that you know
where are you not admitting what you know? a mentor once told me that whenever people ask for clarity, it’s usually courage, not clarity, that they lack. does that ring true for you? it certainly rang a gong for me. my whole life i’ve … [Read more...] about just admit that you know
7 tips for dealing with difficult xxxxxx xxxxxxx people
this is not that column where we talk about how it’s “me in the mirror,” and everyone is an effing contribution to us. (see https://snicholsblog.com/2023/09/every-person-is-a-contribution-to-us-sigh for that). no, in this concept, we acknowledge … [Read more...] about 7 tips for dealing with difficult xxxxxx xxxxxxx people
every person is a contribution to us (sigh)
the good news is that every person we meet contributes to us, our lives, and our happiness. the bad news is that every person we meet contributes to us, our lives, and our happiness. i hate this spiritual wisdom so much. i want to believe that … [Read more...] about every person is a contribution to us (sigh)