Author Archives: drmarklifecoach

Daily Thoughts 5/3/21 Alignment. We’ve all been in a vehicle that has a wheel that is not quite in alignment, or we’ve gotten the shopping cart with the wonky wheel. Both of these situations create discomfort and desire for change. When we are spiritually and emotionally out of alignment, we are experiencing a level ofContinue reading “May 3, 2021 – Alignment”

Daily Thoughts 5/2/21 Accepting Ourselves. Many of us struggle with self-image and self-esteem. We look in the mirror and see the flaws. We look at our lives and wonder who would want to spend their lives with us. The only way we can truly attract those into our lives that we desire is through acceptingContinue reading “May 2, 2021 – Accepting Ourselves”

Daily Thoughts 5/1/21 Refraining from Judgment. We live in a world where judgment is a part of daily life. We are critical of others, and we are critical of ourselves. Passing judgment blocks our ability to truly see ourselves and others. It obstructs the vision of love that is within each of us. Refraining fromContinue reading “May 1, 2021 – Refraining from Judgment”

Daily Thoughts 4/30/21 Contemplating Your Navel. My father had a saying that he did not like to “contemplate his naval”, which meant that he did not like to do much of the way of self-examination. His was a generation when men didn’t do that, but we have since learned that it is important to lookContinue reading “April 30, 2021 – Contemplating Your Navel”

Daily Thoughts 4/29/21 Self-Regulation. The underlying process of personal growth is self-regulation. Being able to not only be aware of, but also being able to express our emotions in a healthy manner is the cornerstone of self-regulation. Without self-regulation, we may move into self-medication to deal with unprocessed grief, fear, or anger. Meditation/contemplation provides theContinue reading “April 29, 2021 – Self-Regulation”

Daily Thoughts 4/28/21 Through the Eyes of Love. In every situation that we encounter, we have the option to look through eyes of fear or eyes of love. Even in the harshest of situations, there is the choice to see love. The shift from focusing on the negative to seeing the beauty in the eventContinue reading “April 28, 2021 – Through the Eyes of Love”

Daily Thoughts 4/27/21 Walking in Love. As we awaken every morning and get out of bed, we have the choice to face the day with a sense of love for self and others or to face it with fear of what might happen that day. When we make the choice to put the smile ofContinue reading “April 27, 2021 – Walking in Love”

Daily Thoughts 4/26/21 Belief. Many of us have the belief that we are just a speck in the blip of the universe. We believe that everything happens outside of us and we have little to no control over what the circumstances are. Many others of us hold the belief that we have power of choiceContinue reading “April 26, 2021 – Belief”

Daily Thoughts 4/25/21 Speak Up! Each of us has a voice that needs to be exercised on a daily basis. There are atrocities occurring all around us. There are people who are lonely and needing encouragement. There are times that we need help for ourselves as well. In the face of all of this, weContinue reading “April 25, 2021 – Speak up!”

Daily Thoughts 4/24/21 Set Your Course. Many of us flit from one task to another without a true destination in mind. There is a place for spontaneity, yet true success comes from setting a goal – a destination – for where you want to see yourself at some point in time. If you are settingContinue reading “April 24, 2021 – Set Your Course”