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The Squirrel Effect and What it Means for Your Decision Making

The Squirrel Effect and What it Means for Your Decision Making

There is a reason my newsletter is coming out on the last day of the month. I call that reason The Squirrel Effect. Have you ever looked like that fluffy little guy over there? We’ve all experienced it. You are driving down the road, a squirrel darts out in...
What happens when you stop fighting yourself?

What happens when you stop fighting yourself?

“Always say “yes” to the present moment. What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to what already is? what could be more insane than to oppose life itself, which is now and always now? Surrender to what is. Say “yes” to life — and see...
Vulnerability Can Be Your Greatest Strength

Vulnerability Can Be Your Greatest Strength

When was the last time you swallowed a lump of words or a wad of emotion that you were ashamed or scared to speak out loud? We feel alone in our fears and our doubts. We hide them and desperately hope that everyone around us sees us and feels like we have it all under...
The Art of Unraveling

The Art of Unraveling

I’m going to get personal with you here. Things are changing over here at Momentum and there is a strong reason for that. A little over two years ago I became acutely aware that I was deeply unhappy. Like want to stay in bed, not see anybody and cocoon myself....
Is “Happy” Really Normal?

Is “Happy” Really Normal?

Have you ever had those days when you just have to plaster on a fake smile and paint a phony day that sounds amazing? *Sigh* Yeah, me too. No one wants to hear the crappy stuff that has happened to you, right? Or, that you can’t explain exactly why to them, but...
What I Learned When I Stopped Being Angry

What I Learned When I Stopped Being Angry

This is a piece that I wrote for Elephant Journal and my private newsletter list. You can see the full article by clicking here.   Somewhere at the edge of hurt and confusion lies anger. Such a surface emotion. Anger. An easy way to have a quick burst of relief,...