My dear friend, Bonnie, is a person who rests and, consequently, earned my ire early in our relationship. Her ability to rest eventually taught me incredibly valuable lessons about the art of taking time-outs. To this day, Bonnie is astutely… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Mindfulness is being aware of yourself, others, and your surroundings in the moment. When consciously and kindly focusing awareness on life as it unfolds minute by precious minute, you are better able to savor each experience. Also, being closely attentive gives you the opportunity to change unwise or painful feelings and responses quickly. In fact, being truly present in a… — Sue Thoele Copy Share
I was struck by the fact that I hadn't been awed in a while. Did that mean awesome things had disappeared from my life?… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Fear-of not being loved, of abandonment, of being thought to be selfish-is the main thing that keeps us vulnerable and bound in the chains… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Ours is the one ever-present voice in our lives. Therefore, it is crucial that our self-talk instill confidence within us and is supportive, not… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
I believe one of our souls' major purposes is to know, love, and express our authentic selves. To live the life and be the person we were created to be. However, our true selves only emerge when it's safe to do so. Self-condemnation, shame, and guilt send your true nature into hiding. It's only in the safety of gentle curiosity,… — Sue Thoele Copy Share
We can learn to trust ourselves by inquiring within. To practice doing this, sit quietly, close your eyes, and for a minute focus your… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
If you take a single word...and make it your own on a day-to-day basis, I hope it's choose. Being able to choose to act… — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Whether we give away too much or too little of ourselves, our vitality dwindles. — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
One of the most crippling things we can do to ourselves is expect someone else to make us happy — Sue Thoele Copy Share Image
Become aware of your beliefs and automatic default settings. Bring them into the light of your present, adult knowledge. Gently acknowledge that they are what they are. Then accept that they constitute what you've believed until now, and that you can transform them into beliefs that allow you to fully express who you really are. Without judgment, patiently begin working… — Sue Thoele Copy Share
