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Leisure: An Elusive Goal?
25 Jan 2022

Leisure: An Elusive Goal?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

For many, leisure is something that is relegated to retirement years. How sad? For leisure is an essential element of joyful living and good health. Age-old problem This isn’t a new development. Fulton Sheen, theologian, in the 1950’s, said “Never … Continued

confidence, focus, leisure
Two Faces Of Acceptance
18 Jan 2022

Two Faces Of Acceptance

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

Acceptance has two forms: perseverance and resignation. The distinction has a powerful impact on your ability to live life fully. Perseverant acceptance There is a form of acceptance in which we acknowledge what exists while continuing pursuit of what we … Continued

acceptance, choice, confidence, perseverance, resignation
Clarity: A Byproduct of Contrast
11 Jan 2022

Clarity: A Byproduct of Contrast

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

If you seek clarity, you must contrast ideas and opinions. Background It’s an early January morning. We’ve just had a light dusting of snow. Behind my house is a wooded ravine that deer use in their travels and to get … Continued

clarity, confidence, divisive, divisiveness
Language: A sign of evolving awareness
4 Jan 2022

Language: A sign of evolving awareness

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

As we evolve to higher levels of awareness our evolution becomes apparent in the language we use.  Background This came to me recently as I realized that I was using the wrong language in responding to questions and comments I … Continued

awareness, confidence, language, NLP
Heaven: A City On A Hill
28 Dec 2021

Heaven: A City On A Hill

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

In The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen (opens in a new link), the May 18th entry says “Heaven is a city on a hill, hence we cannot coast into it; we have to climb.” I couldn’t agree more.  I feel fortunate … Continued

confidence, Fulton Sheen, heaven, joy, judgment, other centric
Dealing With Frustration
21 Dec 2021

Dealing With Frustration

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

Frustration is an inevitable aspect of the human condition; the question is “Are you dealing with it effectively? There are three ways in which we typically deal with frustration. We: Nurture it. Set it aside. Avoid it. Let’s explore each … Continued

confidence, dealing with frustration, expectations, frustration
Nature, Nurture & Changeability
14 Dec 2021

Nature, Nurture & Changeability

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

The nature versus nurture discussion has been debated for quite some time with no clear answer to the question of which is more determinative of human behavior. The good news is… it doesn’t matter with regard to changeability. Nature It’s … Continued

changeability, confidence, desire, nature, nurture
Understanding Vulnerabilities
7 Dec 2021

Understanding Vulnerabilities

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

We’re all familiar with the term vulnerabilities, but what do we really know about vulnerabilities beyond feeling that we’re at risk? Three faces of vulnerability Most of us experience vulnerabilities on three levels: Sensed Denied Confident Sensed vulnerabilities There are … Continued

confidence, vulnerabilities, vulnerability
Ego, Pain & Choice
30 Nov 2021

Ego, Pain & Choice

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

I’ve often said that much of the pain we experience, emotionally and physically, is triggered by our ego…focusing too heavily upon ourselves and too little on others. This insight was recently driven home eloquently when I watched The ThornBirds (opens … Continued

choice, confidence, ego, pain, pain relief
Projecting Perceptions
23 Nov 2021

Projecting Perceptions

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

What self perceptions are you projecting to others? In an appearance on GMA3, Shannan Monson (opens in a new link) shared insights into how the language we use affects others’ perceptions of us.  Her examples included the phrases “I’m no … Continued

confidence, erroneous messages, mixed messages, perception, projection

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