Category Archives: Mental Ease

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Overwhelmed? Try these quick remedies

You know the feeling–everything needs to be done at the same time; there aren’t enough hours in the day; the avalanche of demands is so enormous that you get paralyzed and can’t take action. When that awful feeling of overwhelm … Continue reading

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Clarity creates ease

Clarity facilitates ease in work and in life. Just think about what happens when you’re not clear: When we’re uncertain about the purpose of work or the parameters of the task, we aren’t efficient with our use of time. If … Continue reading

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What would Doris say?

Grappling with a question; turning it over in my mind. Then a small airplane flies overhead — an opportunity to remember my mom, who was a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) during World War II and an Alaskan bush pilot … Continue reading

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What’s bugging you?

What’s bugging you? Perhaps the answer to this question comes to you quickly: missed deadline at work, quarrel with your teenager, lack of sleep, worry about… Continue reading

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No hurry, no worry, Part 2

In the last post, we explored the idea of “no hurry, no worry.”  Now it’s your turn to experience this practice. →  Try this. You might want to experiment with this technique–perhaps not for a whole day, but for an … Continue reading

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No hurry, no worry, Part 1

A friend told me about her Sabbath practice of “no hurry, no worry,” so  I decided to give it a try. On Sundays, I attempt to live a full day without rushing and without fretting. By doing this, I have … Continue reading

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