LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) Now that our tendencies towards judgmental pride have been identified (see the previous post), it is time to identify some behaviors that can help you cleanse your ego-mind of that addiction. Seeing as how all forms of arrogance are […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #02: DEFENDING THE DEFENSELESS Every time you hear gossip being uttered, and every time you are tempted to gossip yourself, have the humility to pause and openly defend the one being attacked instead. To do so does not […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #03: CARING FOR CRIMINALS Setting aside the fact that the VAST majority of all “criminals” did not perform the deed for which they have been incarcerated, even if they did commit their crimes, they are still worthy of […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #04: KINDNESS to your CRITICS Another great way to remember the Power of your innate Humility is to avoid explaining yourself or justifying your actions. Instead of defending yourself when you are criticized, simply pause, look your accuser […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #05: PROFESS POSITIVITY When tempted to mope … grin. When tempted to pout … shrug your shoulders & smile. When tempted to whine … share something Joy-full. When tempted to complain … thank. When tempted to feel bored […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #06: LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN It is impossible to truly Care about another person without first choosing to humble yourself and Connect with them … And it is impossible to make such a Connection unless you are willing to […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #07: BREATHE DEEPLY Whenever we mislead ourselves into believing that we have “more important things to do”, and that these things must somehow be completed “on time”, we miss out on life’s truly Important opportunities. The CEO is […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *TIP #08: OPEN MINDS = OPEN HEARTS (& Open Hearts = Open Minds) In order to keep ourselves “safe”, we tend to arrogantly categorize the people in our lives as either “allies” — who agree with us and harmonize […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #24 – ARROGANCE (Part 2 … a few Ways to Freedom) *FINAL TIP (#09): THREE FINGERS BACK This final Humility Tip is actually one of the most powerfully effective ways I know to bring Peace into your life, and I am both honored & thrilled to share it with you […]
LICKING THE RAZOR’S EDGE Addiction #25 – the challenge of CONFLICT “Ego is the insistent self. Ego is the need to control — the need to be approved — the need to judge — the need to be right — the need to protect ourselves at all costs — to need to attack all that […]
Addiction #25 – CONFLICT (Part 2 … a Way to Freedom) “Peace is neither submissive nor passive. On the contrary, peace is an overwhelming force which comes from within us. It is a solid coalition of spirit and soul standing strong against all abounding unrest.” ~ inspired by C. Joy Bell Now that we have […]
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