John C. Davis
/ GreyThoughts.InfoAll of us have felt stuck at some point in our lives. The same forgiveness and compassion that we need to show for ourselves in our personal lives can be shown to a world that is hurting and looking for a solution.
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…all have a different reason for being stuck. There may be financial blocks. Maybe it is a consequence from our past. There may be self-esteem issues that have us believe we can’t do…
You're a gift to the world. Breathe that in. Feel it. Embrace it. Admit it
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…a bold stance to ask the universe to affirm your greatness. It’s a daring move to tell others that you’re…
By John C. Davis
I invite you to embrace your isolation as a time of self-exploration. Use this time to do something you have…
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…sitting on my back porch two days ago watching the ducks swimming on our pond. I was reminded about how nature takes care of itself. I was reminded that the ducks don’t need to worry about…
By John C. Davis
You have a right to be who you are. Your unique talents have a place in this world. If you have not found your place yet, please keep seeking. There is a place for you.
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…out who we are is a process that takes a lifetime. Even the person who is lying on their death bed, doesn't fully realize who they are…
By John Davis
When you are willing to engage with the struggle of letting go while being empowered to change what you can, you will find a peace that no illusion of control will ever bring you.
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…question came to my mind this morning. I’m sure it has come to yours.
When will our lives get back to…
By John Davis
…can be very challenging. When you decide to take on a new challenge, you are going to feel discomfort. It’s this way for many people. It’s a normal part of the process. I invite you today to take on that new challenge…
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…a male. I know nothing of the pain of childbirth. To pretend I do would be extremely dismissive to the women in the world who have. I will not go…
By John C. Davis
All of us have felt stuck at some point in our lives. The same forgiveness and compassion that we need to show for ourselves in our personal lives can be shown to a world that is hurting and looking for a solution.
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…all have a different reason for being stuck. There may be financial blocks. Maybe it is a consequence from our past. There may be self-esteem issues that have us believe we can’t do…
You're a gift to the world. Breathe that in. Feel it. Embrace it. Admit it
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…a bold stance to ask the universe to affirm your greatness. It’s a daring move to tell others that you’re…
By John C. Davis
I invite you to embrace your isolation as a time of self-exploration. Use this time to do something you have…
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…sitting on my back porch two days ago watching the ducks swimming on our pond. I was reminded about how nature takes care of itself. I was reminded that the ducks don’t need to worry about…
By John C. Davis
You have a right to be who you are. Your unique talents have a place in this world. If you have not found your place yet, please keep seeking. There is a place for you.
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…out who we are is a process that takes a lifetime. Even the person who is lying on their death bed, doesn't fully realize who they are…
By John Davis
When you are willing to engage with the struggle of letting go while being empowered to change what you can, you will find a peace that no illusion of control will ever bring you.
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…question came to my mind this morning. I’m sure it has come to yours.
When will our lives get back to…
By John Davis
…can be very challenging. When you decide to take on a new challenge, you are going to feel discomfort. It’s this way for many people. It’s a normal part of the process. I invite you today to take on that new challenge…
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…a male. I know nothing of the pain of childbirth. To pretend I do would be extremely dismissive to the women in the world who have. I will not go…
By John C. Davis
We are worthy of a beautiful life regardless of what we look like, what family we came…
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…is the first thought that goes through your mind when somebody says that to you? Be honest now... I can tell you the first thought that goes through my mind is usually not very supportive. It usually runs somewhere between "If you only knew me", and "Are you…
By John C. Davis
There is a tension between knowing that it’s good for us to stay and commit to the situation at hand, and knowing that it is healthy for us to stretch and grow.
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…as a society are always looking to something outside of ourselves to fix us. You can call it an addiction, envy, or restlessness. But, we all know what I'm talking about. It's the belief that if we could just be…
By John C. Davis
Grieving is not something any of us look forward to. But, the gifts contained in the experience of grieving are rich with opportunities for healing.
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…admit it. None of us like to grieve. It is not something we ask for. It is not something we look forward to. It is not something we hope…
By John C. Davis
Our past failures were paving the road to our future success. Redemption takes place when we can embrace all of our experiences, and love ourselves completely despite our past failures.
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…is something that I have often been challenged with. That is, the idea that failing is part of success. My perfectionist brain wants to tell me that if I am to be a success in this world I must be a success all…
By John C. Davis
The road to success is long. Is it fraught with setbacks and failures. When we honor this process we will be better able to get back in the game. We can start over any time we choose.
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…is a part of my mind that tells me that I should be able to achieve great results just by some sheer act of will power on my part. This idea of getting into the trenches and doing…
By John C. Davis
It can be challenging in today's busy world to stay focused. Keep doing your art regardless of how challenging it is.
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…many of us can relate to being distracted? How can we not? Every five seconds there is another notification on our smart phones. And, life just being what it is will always be presenting us with another situation to deal with. It's…
By John C. Davis
Regretting our past leads to frustration. When we can forgive ourselves for our past behavior, we will begin to heal. We were doing the best we could in the moment. It is time for us to heal.
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…is my birthday. It's not a milestone birthday, but it still counts. As for all of us, birthdays present an opportunity to look at our lives, and see how we are doing. It also provides an opportunity for healing.
Yes, the birthday is just another day. Nothing really happens differently on my birthday than it does on any other day. I wake up…
By John Davis