RubyShuze

Let Go of What’s No Longer Serving You

We bought country property a few years back and as with many rural acreages; ours came with a whole bunch of out-buildings that served a variety of purposes at one time - but no longer functioned at that state. In a word - they were hazards and we began t... Read >

Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes

Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I woke up with that phrase rolling around in my mind - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. A little mantra that I didn't consciously decide to recite so I'm going to call it a gift from the Universe (or whatever benevol... Read >

The Bright Side of Entitlement

Did you grow up thinking Entitlement was a dirty word? Are you uncomfortable with individuals who walk around with a strong sense of it? Some of the things I grew up hearing about "entitled" people were that they were full of themselves, too big for their... Read >

Finding Your Authentic Emotions

There is remarkable power in positive thinking. And learning to reach for better feeling thoughts can absolutely change your life experience. But what if you've got a particular topic in your life, that no matter how hard you try to change the thought pat... Read >

The Ultimate Gift; Choosing How You Feel

I grew up hearing that moods were something that came from God. I'm not sure how anyone came to that conclusion but that was what was passed down to me. Something, somewhere along the line got interpreted into the idea of a heavy or dark mood was a "gift"... Read >

Making a Case for Your Capabilities

Do you ever wonder where it all began? Perhaps you know exactly. Personally, I don't have a clue but it appears now and again. The cool thing is its changing. I'm talking about a phenomenon called Arguing for Your Limitations. It's an interesting th... Read >

Conserving Energy for Peace?

Where do you wish to spend your energy? On things you have no control over or on things you do? I've been collecting "tools" for a long time now. Tools that help me discover more about myself as I pursue a stronger sense of who I am and what I want to ... Read >

Instant Manifestation or Slow and Steady Growth?

I've managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I've programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have ... Read >

Do You Set Yourself Up to Succeed?

We recently brought a wild horse into our family and my mate has been applying a training method called Natural Horsemanship. This method encourages the trainer to observe where the horse is at in their understanding and begin the teachings from there.... Read >

Where Do You Bring Beauty Into Your Life?

Beauty so often gets distorted as a value of external conditions but beauty is also an internal quality that shines when we are being true to ourselves. We are so unique in how we bring beauty to our world. There are countless ways people can be "lit u... Read >

Just Wait A Minute! (The Brilliance of Procrastination)

I can make things happen. I've been doing it for a long time. My partner lovingly (and sometimes accurately) calls it stubbornness but I prefer to call it stick-to-it-iveness, perseverance, a strong work ethic or what my mother used to call good old fashi... Read >

Are you Suffering from ABS (Altered Behavior Syndrome)?

Have you ever altered your behavior in an attempt to make someone else feel better? If you have, you may be pleased to know that you're entirely normal. We've been trained since the moment we were born to put others needs ahead of our own. Perhaps our par... Read >

Oh Goody it’s Some “Bad Stuff”

How do you look at the unwanted stuff in your life? The unsatisfying relationship, the traffic jams, the ever decreasing amount in your bank account, the extra 10 pounds you put on since last year, the crazy boss, the rude cashier, the whiney kid, the end... Read >