How do you define your own “happy”? Socially we have come to accept many external situations as ones that bring us joy and keep us happy. Many of these can be challenged for most. We each have our own definition of happy, things, situations, state of mind that makes us happy. In examining those with… Continue reading Our unique “happy”
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Inner processing of an external life
We process internally all that is external. Especially, the people in our lives. Somehow we tie their behavior to our own grain and resort to judging them or ourselves. What if each person was simply living life as a character in a book? would we be as inclined to judge or control a character in… Continue reading Inner processing of an external life
Bias and polarization
As humans we naturally tend to lean into a bias or be polarized. Being right is a conditioned pattern learnt early in childhood. Our Egocentricity makes sure we are right, and all else out there must be wrong. Its a struggle, needing to prove the right versus wrong. Wanting the wrong to change to mimic… Continue reading Bias and polarization
Thanksgiving, compassion, being kinder
As its Thanksgiving in Canada, and after meeting many soul nourishing friends and family, consuming delicious food and drinks together, I am pondering this- thanksgiving. I am grateful for everything, and I mean everything in my life. The comfort, safety, privledge, and all that life has brought to me in between. I want to make… Continue reading Thanksgiving, compassion, being kinder
Taking it personally or for granted
How often do we want a certain something to happen in our life. When it does, we move on to the next thing we need and take for granted that which did come to fruition. All of the Universe conspires to bring us our desire and we often do not blink an eye to notice… Continue reading Taking it personally or for granted
Experiencing Abundance and examining scarcity
What to do when life feels scarce in one area or more, or on the flip side we have excessive abundance which feels overwhelming? Humans are conditioned to look at what is missing. When we are little we are constantly counting our stuff versus the other kids, the same happens as we age. This feeling… Continue reading Experiencing Abundance and examining scarcity
Claudja Joseph
Claudja is a bold, innovative, creative, passionate and ambitious professional, with nearly 15 years’ experience in Communications, Corporate Culture and Events. Energetic and inspiring leader, fueled by people, recognized for her influence and judgment, known for her contagious personality… and joy for life. In this interview Claudja showed her grace, joy, love and passion for… Continue reading Claudja Joseph
Recognize-Replace-Repeat
So you know how our mind constantly chats away in the background. Pay attention to what all is being said. The “you” voices, the “I am” voices. Most times these seem all over the place, but if we pay close attention, they can be categorized into two types. A positive/encouraging/cheerleader, and a negative/degrading/beating me up… Continue reading Recognize-Replace-Repeat
Expiration date
As I worked through the emotions of my teen daughter requesting the changes she needed in her life to be the teenager she needed to be, my fear and loneliness of losing her became apparent. As I worked through it, and reminded myself to “let it all be”, to “let her drive her bus”, I… Continue reading Expiration date
Ego Conditioning can lead to Acceptance
Ok, this is more of a ramble than a coherent dialogue. I want to point out how when faced with a situation with another human whose behavior is completely different from the way we would behave in the same situation, we may experience judgement, blame, and criticism toward them. So in all honesty what has… Continue reading Ego Conditioning can lead to Acceptance