Modern culture prizes selflessness and abhors selfishness, in effect setting the two against each other. “The alternatives are either to love others, which is a virtue, or to love oneself, which is a sin,” wrote social scientist and philosopher Erich Fromm, in his essay titled Selfishness and Self-Love. While no one would argue with considering […]
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How to make an impact by creating a purposeful life
By Gwen Rose on April 16, 2019 in beliefs, Conscious Mind, inspiration, kindness, positive thinking, Purpose Fairy, spiritual health
For six ways to to create a purposeful life and leave the world a better place, I am sharing here, with permission, a post written by Daniel Cohen on The Purpose Fairy’s blog. Many people today are uneasy about the state of our world, and that’s a valid concern. The idea that there’s nothing you […]
An easy way to lift your mood in just three minutes!
By Gwen Rose on March 5, 2019 in brain, digital vision board, emotions, feelings, happiness, health, mind, mindset, Negative Thinking, neuroscience, Positive Prime Technology, positive thinking, psychology, reframing, self-love, spiritual health, thoughts, Transformation, well-being
Often, clients who are suffering from physical problems also find themselves in emotional distress. To help them, I’ve been turning clients onto a marvellous tool I recently discovered that can help someone down in the dumps feel their mood brighten in as little as three minutes! The tool is a digital vision board that comes […]
Seven ways to love thyself
By Gwen Rose on February 13, 2019 in beliefs, boundaries, emotions, exercise, failure, feelings, happiness, health, Inspiration, limiting beliefs, love, mind, positive thinking, reframing, renewal, self-love, spiritual health, thoughts
In The Purpose Fairy’s January blog, writer Paisley Hansen explains why it’s important to focus on yourself before you can focus on others. You’ll always have “you” to fall back on if you’re able to. Even if your life goes along perfectly and your relationships are always intact, it’s always best to make sure you’re […]
Movement can be both entertainment and good medicine
By Gwen Rose on January 15, 2019 in aging, Body, brain, breathing, Dr. Oz, Emotions, emotions, Energy, energy, exercise, happiness, health, Inspiration, Meditate, meditation, Michael Roizen, mind, movement, Pain, partners in pain relief, Qigong, rose remedy, spiritual health, stress, Transformation
I recently went to a wonderful acrobatics show. It was really amazing to watch the strength, co-ordination, timing, precision and trust in each other that the performers displayed. Every movement left me in awe. I could only imagine the time, focus and dedication they had all put into the performance to get that good. I […]
After self-love, true love comes next
By Gwen Rose on November 21, 2018 in beliefs, Body, brain, Conscious Mind, Emotions, Emotions, emotions, energy, feelings, happiness, health, Inspiration, limiting beliefs, love, mind, mindset, Negative Thinking, positive thinking, psychotherapy, reframing, renewal, Resilience, respect, self-love, self-regulation, spiritual health, Terri Cole, thoughts, Transformation, trust, well-being
Last week, I shared a guest post from psychotherapist and transformation coach Terri Cole on “self-love.” If you missed it, please have a look at it now. There’s more to say on the subject. Your level of self-love directly affects your ability to attract and nurture “true love.” When Terri refers to true love, she means healthy love. […]
How to up your self-love
By Gwen Rose on November 14, 2018 in beliefs, Body, brain, Conscious Mind, Emotions, Emotions, energy, feelings, happiness, health, Inspiration, limiting beliefs, love, mind, mindset, Negative Thinking, positive thinking, psychotherapy, reframing, renewal, Resilience, respect, self-love, self-regulation, spiritual health, Terri Cole, thoughts, Transformation, Transitions, well-being
Have you ever wondered what “self-love” actually looks like in practice? In today’s blog, I am sharing psychotherapist and transformation coach Terri Cole’s video and blog on this question. Before you watch the video, please take a moment to assess your feelings about yourself right now. How do you speak to yourself when you make a mistake? How worthy and […]
Turning disappointment into opportunity: How my own resilience paid off
By Gwen Rose on October 3, 2018 in beliefs, Body, burnout, compassion fatigue, Emotions, health, Inner critic, Meditate, Pain, partners in pain relief, positive thinking, reframing, relaxation, Resilience, Rose Remedy Resilience Reset Challenge, spiritual health, stress, Transformation, Uncategorized, well-being
The saying goes that, when one door closes, another opens. With that in mind, I’d like to share with you a personal story about how resilience led me from a great disappointment to an exciting opportunity! Here’s the back story: Last year, I was exhibiting at a trade show during a conference for long-term-care homes. […]
Resilience Reset Challenge: Spend time in nature
By Gwen Rose on August 14, 2018 in Body, brain, breathing, Conscious Mind, Emotions, emotions, energy, feelings, Gratitude, happiness, health, meditation, positive thinking, relaxation, spiritual health, stress, thoughts, Uncategorized
After several weeks of cottage living, I am feeling more serene and rejuvenated. It’s not only taking in the wonderful lakeside view or the gorgeous sunsets. It’s the chance to live in the present in all of the beauty of nature – a place that is perfect for meditation. Walking meditations are a great way […]
Resilience Reset Challenge: Unlock the happiness within
By Gwen Rose on July 30, 2018 in beliefs, Body, Emotions, Emotions, emotions, feelings, happiness, health, Inspiration, positive thinking, Resilience, spiritual health, Transformation, Uncategorized, well-being
We’ve all heard how laughter is the best medicine for both mind and body, with a host of benefits. Laughter can even be a mild workout! Have a look at the video below featuring stress management consultant, transformation coach and laughter yoga instructor Kerry Garnier, with fellow laughter yoga instructor Marjorie Wingrove: Happiness is crucial to […]
