Take a breath
A simple practice for choosing differently.
A Simple Practice
What are you feeling right now?
Resentment
anger, bitterness, grudges
Forgiveness
letting go, compassion, understanding
Fear
anxiety, worry, panic
Courage
bravery, confidence, faith
Dishonesty
lying, deception, hiding
Honesty
truthfulness, transparency, authenticity
Self-Justification
excuses, blame-shifting, rationalizing
Accountability
owning it, responsibility, amends
Pride
arrogance, ego, superiority
Humility
modesty, openness, right-sizing
Impatience
restlessness, irritation, rushing
Patience
tolerance, calm, acceptance
Hatred
contempt, loathing, spite
Love
compassion, kindness, goodwill
Envy
jealousy, comparison, wanting what others have
Contentment
satisfaction, acceptance, enough
Judgment
criticism, condemnation, labeling
Acceptance
tolerance, non-judgment, letting be
Laziness
procrastination, avoidance, sloth
Action
initiative, effort, follow-through
Gluttony
excess, overindulgence, bingeing
Moderation
balance, restraint, enough
Lust
craving, obsession, using others
Respect
dignity, boundaries, honoring others
Greed
hoarding, never enough, taking
Sharing
abundance, generosity, giving
Control
manipulation, dominating, forcing
Trust
letting go, faith, allowing
Self-Centeredness
ego-driven, self-absorbed, me-first
Service
helping others, contribution, purpose
Sixth Sense / Intuition
self-will, my way, ignoring guidance
Faith in God's Guidance
surrender, trust, divine direction