The “Do-Over” Practice
Watching a young toddler play the “peek-a-boo” game is such joy. It’s the laughter and connection that elicits the giggles each time the toddler yells, “Do it again!”Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a “do-over”…
The TED* Blog — Page 13
Stories, frameworks, and practices for shifting from drama to empowerment.
Practice the Pause
When drama hits, if you are like most people, you may seek relief from the stressors that triggered your reaction. This is because your body is wired to soothe discomfort by any means necessary. You may choose to…
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the saying “waiting for the other shoe to drop?”It began in the early 1900’s with poorly constructed buildings in the U. S. that had very thin floors and walls. At night,…
Embrace Your Drama
It happens all the time in workshops, coaching sessions, and conversations about shifting out of the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT). People are excited to learn more about how to stop living in their drama roles. The…
This Creator’s Imposter Syndrome
Last week, I ( David ) was a participant in a gathering of friends and colleagues. We explored the ups and downs of living and working as consciously as possible, even in a world full of chaos and rapid changes. At one…
See Everyone as a Creator
The central role of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® is that of a Creator. There are two primary actions of a Creator. The first is owning your power to choose your response to life’s challenges, regardless of the…
The 3 N’s – Notice, Name, and Normalize
Have you ever been so upset that you feel like you are “losing your mind?” With all that is happening in the world today, many people feel they are not thinking straight and can easily get caught up in their reactive…
Freedom From the Inside Out
The month of July hosts several Independence Day celebrations around the world. July 1st was Canada’s Independence Day and the “4th of July” is recognized as Independence Day in the US. Global disruptions are showing the…
Community is a Verb
When you hear the word community, what comes to your mind? You may feel a special connection, or the possibility of hanging out with like-minded people. Merely being a “member” of a community, however, can miss an…