Author Archives: drmarklifecoach

Daily Thoughts 5/13/21 Shifting Our Focus. When our focus and attention is on the troubles that are in our lives – the struggles with health or finances or the trials of relationships, we spiral downward. When our focus and attention is on gratitude and seeing the good even amongst the trials and struggles, we canContinue reading “May 13, 2021 – Shifting Our Focus”

Daily Thoughts 5/12/21 Taking Offense. In English, we say that we take offense when something has occurred that causes us emotional pain. People are going to do things every day that are offensive to us – sometimes on purpose, sometimes accidentally, yet oftentimes, they have no clue that they found anything offensive. Fortunately, that offenseContinue reading “May 12, 2021 – Taking Offense”

Daily Thoughts 5/11/21 Responding. In every instance and interaction, we have an opportunity to respond with love or react with fear or hurt. Even when the situation is one that is uncomfortable and potentially hurtful, taking time to think through what is happening allows us the opportunity to respond with love. If the situation isContinue reading “May 11, 2021 – Responding”

Daily Thoughts 5/10/21 The Illusions of Fear. When we look through the eyes of fear, we see others as the enemy. When we look for the eyes of fear, we see separateness and division. These are illusions. In the eyes of God, there are no enemies. In the eyes of God, there is no separatenessContinue reading “May 10, 2021 – The Illusions of Fear”

Daily Thoughts 5/9/21 One Voice. When we see something that needs to be changed, it’s important to speak up. Each of us may feel like we are just one voice that really will make a difference, but when that one voice is joined by others, change is possible. Using our voice also ensures that weContinue reading “May 9, 2021 – One Voice”

Daily Thoughts 5/8/21 Symbiosis. Our bodies have over 50 trillion cells in them. Each of those cells is performing its own unique task. When one or more of those cells begins to struggle with its task, it is a cascade effect on the rest of the body. The symbiosis within our bodies is a metaphorContinue reading “May 8, 2021 – Symbiosis”

Daily Thoughts 5/7/21 Beauty. The beauty that you live with, The beauty that you live by, The beauty upon which you base your life. (Navajo prayer) From where I sit, I see beauty in every action, in every person, in everything.

Daily Thoughts 5/6/21 Giving Is Receiving. One of the universal laws is that whatever you give is what you will receive. If you give fear and hate, that is what will be returned to you. If you give unconditional love, kindness, and compassion (without expectation), you will receive unconditional love, kindness, and compassion. From whereContinue reading “May 6, 2021 – Giving Is Receiving”

Daily Thoughts 5/5/21 Waiting in Silence. It’s time to turn off the noise. It’s time to remove the clutter and chaos. Elijah did not find God in the wind or the earthquake. God was in the silence. Our true nature will only be found in silence. From where I sit, I wait in silence andContinue reading “May 5, 2021 – Waiting in Silence”

Daily Thoughts 5/4/21 Peace amongst the Chaos. For many of us, each day is filled with rushing hither and thither trying to compete and complete. Finding peace in the middle of this chaos and frenzy can be difficult. If we don’t take the time to find that peace, our bodies will let us know. JustContinue reading “May 4, 2021 – Peace amongst the Chaos”