If you are constantly, vaguely judging everyone around you….

“If you are constantly, vaguely judging everyone and everything around you, there is a quirk in your consciousness. You aren’t resting close to pure awareness.  Because when you do rest in pure awareness, you don’t judge.  Instead, you appreciate.” ~ TomJohnston.org

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Listen To That Deep, Internal Alarm Bell

You know when you are about to do something, and you get that deep, internal alarm bell? Listen to it.  It is something spiritual trying to save you. Though this alarm bell can feel rather a bit like dread, it is different from fear.  You should be able to tell the difference. Heed the bell. […]

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What If Mindset Is The Key?

What if you operated from the assumption that ALL your current challenges are a function of mindset and faith? What might happen? More Action. Less worry. More joy. More grace. More play. Give it some thought.

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The Limitations Of Eckhart Tolle

I am a big fan of Eckhart Tolle.  Often, if I’m feeling low or confused, I read his books or watch him on a video.  His ability to return my focus towards the spiritual realm and ultimate reality (the only thing that doesn’t change in life), always calms me down.  However, I do believe that […]

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Do You Laugh Often?

Do you laugh often?  This is a great metric to use, day in and day out.  If you are regularly chuckling, you are probably keeping the right balance between here and there, then and now, yes and maybe.

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Are You Overthinking?

Are you constantly thinking, thinking, thinking?  Here’s something for you to ponder: Overthinking Creates Fatigue Why think so compulsively?  Is it getting you any closer to your goals?  Maybe just relax.  Let the day unfold.  Flow from moment to moment, task to task. You don’t need to analyze every move…….. At TomJohnston.org we love thought. […]

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Smart vs. Wise

Some people are incredibly smart, but they aren’t terribly wise.  What does this mean? These people get into all the right schools.  They work super hard.  They achieve tremendous outward success, but

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Perception….

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~ Wayne Dyer

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Murray Stein Quote: “A Wisdom Figure…”

“A wisdom figure is someone who is seen to have arrived at an inner center and lives out of the resource found there.” ~ Murray Stein

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The Worry Vacation – Don’t Fix Anything, Just For A Day

I have a challenge for you.  Take it up now for the rest of the day, or maybe start fresh tomorrow. So what do I suggest you try?

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