Terry Horton Coaching
Joy is an inward state that is always available. Yet, it can be hard to remember to access it. The Book of Joy is a lovely book by His Holiness the Dalia Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The book references emotions associated with joy: pleasure, amusement, contentment, excitement, relief, wonder, ...
I once had the chance to spend a month at Esalen Institute as a member of their residential extended education program. Excellent organic food from the garden, lovely hiking, the beauty of Big Sur, world-famous Esalen massages, and the hot springs. I was young and poor at the time, so the price was ...
I finally picked up a copy of BrenĂ© Brownâs book, âAtlas of the Heart.â Itâs a beautiful anthology of human emotions.
I immediately flipped to the section on joy and found this lovely excerpt:
âResearchers describe the relationship between joy and gratitude as an âintriguing upward spiralââŠ
The i...
Iâve been rereading Pema Chödrönâs excellent little book, âHow to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind,â and the title of Chapter Seven struck me: âYou Are Your Own Meditation Instructor.â She says that an instructor âcanât necessarily see whether youâre spaced out or too ten...
If youâre stressed these days, a simple technique can help you reset. Try Dr. Weilâs famous relaxing breathing technique. This is a yoga breath that can help you to destress. Dr. Weil says it can help you lower your blood pressure and anxiety. Itâs called the 4-7-8 breath: Four breaths in, hold your...
Whatâs getting in the way of living your best life?
I know you know this: it could be you. Your daily habits of thought and behavior may be causing you to feel stuck, unhappy, or unfulfilled. That doesnât sound good.
How do you want to feel? When I ask this question, the answer is usually âI want ...
You are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole.
My coach training offers this beautiful phrase. This concept is a differentiator between coaching and other modalities that might be looking to diagnose, treat, heal, or fix you. There is nothing broken here. Youâve got this.
What shifts in your ...
When was the last time you reflected on where you are now and where youâre going? If youâre like most of us, the last few years have been more challenging than usual, and you might be having a hard time. Give yourself the gift of time and click here to download my One-Hour Retreat Workbook. It just ...
Do you remember in your teens and 20s when you cared deeply about all the issues? You probably cared about the environment, womenâs issues, democratic elections, and other critical issues. You still care, but mortgages, kids, work, and day-to-day life can get in the way. Letâs face it, other things ...
