(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   You know people who act childish from time to time. It’s not an attractive behavior. Why are we put off by childish behavior? Because we know that someone acting that way does not care about us…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   We enjoy lots of things in life. In fact, “things” is a key word for understanding this distinction. When things are involved, you can be pretty sure it is about enjoyment. You can enjoy your surroundings…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   How often are you content? Contentment is about feeling deep satisfaction with yourself and your life. Complacency is about settling for whatever is there. Complacency is missing the spark of energy that is a part of…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   To become highly self-aware is an advanced form of personal development. When self-aware you are clear about your values, your needs, your strengths and weaknesses. You have a clarity about yourself and your place in life…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Both refrain and repress are about not taking action, but each have different energy. When you repress, you are holding back, not expressing your feelings. You are afraid to show your emotions. It is a reaction…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Many of us, maybe most, were raised to believe it’s not a good thing to take advantage of someone. We were trained to be kind, considerate and loving toward others. Experience shows that is very good…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Expectations are normal. Everyone has them. Why is it more useful to have preferences than expectations? Expectations are about the future. You become attached to what you expect. If it doesn’t happen, you feel let down…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   You probably know people who tell you how passionate they are about something. Yet, when you hear their story and feel their energy, something is “off”. It could be that instead of being powered by a…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   When you progress, things change. When you maintain, things stay the same. Pretty obvious, huh? The point of this distinction is to know what you want to have happen, then make sure your actions are in…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Everybody has written a check and donated to an organization or a cause. You may or may not be deeply involved, but you probably have felt pretty good about contributing. Or, you may only have given…