Christmas has a soundtrack, but the sweetest notes are the quiet ones—silence, presence, and that long exhale of relief after a full year. This season, the greatest gift we can give isn’t something wrapped, but the pause that lets us truly show up for others and ourselves. Merry Christmas from Calm Journey—may your days feel slower, lighter, and filled with the peace of being exactly where you are, held in grace and met with relief.
Émile Coué changed lives with one radical idea: the imagination shapes our reality. Long before modern neuroscience, Coué saw that patients who believed in their healing improved faster than those who doubted. His simple practice of positive autosuggestion—“Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better”—taught people to direct their imagination toward hope, strength, and recovery. Coué proved that healing doesn’t begin with force, but with belief—and that the mind is far more powerful than we often give it credit for.
Cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns that reinforce negative feelings and perceptions. Recognizing these distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, can help you challenge and reframe negative beliefs. By identifying biased thoughts, questioning their validity, and replacing them with realistic ones, you can reduce harmful thinking and improve your mental well-being. Practicing mindfulness and seeking professional support can further support this process.
My Cousin Becky hitch-hiked from New York to Alaska as a young woman. She was picked up (as the story goes) three times by the same man. He admonished her for hitchhiking each time he saw her. It was a reckless thing to do, especially in Alaska. The third time he picked her up, he … Continue reading Becky’s Legacy: From Hitchhiking to Kelp Business
Have you ever wondered if words could affect the physical world around us? Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese scientist and researcher, believed they could. Through his fascinating water crystal experiments, he suggested that words, thoughts, and emotions influence the molecular structure of water—offering a powerful perspective on the impact of positivity in our lives. Dr. … Continue reading The Power of Words: Dr. Masaru Emoto’s Water Experiment
Discover how social media’s obsession with positivity fuels depression and loneliness. Learn how curated highlight reels create unrealistic expectations, deepen isolation, and contribute to rising suicide rates. Break the cycle by embracing authenticity and real-life struggles.
Regularly negotiating your salary is a vital practice that can significantly influence your financial well-being, career progression, and overall job satisfaction. Engaging in annual salary discussions ensures that your compensation remains aligned with your evolving skills, contributions, and market standards. 1. Maximizing Lifetime Earnings Consistently negotiating your salary can substantially increase your lifetime earnings. Research … Continue reading Renegotiate Your Salary
Discover how ‘Resisting Happiness’ by Matthew Kelly can help you identify and overcome the resistance keeping you from a happier, more fulfilling life. Embrace spiritual growth, intentional living.
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