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Going Back to Cali

Going Back to Cali

Karin Mitchell2017-07-06T13:40:07+00:00Categories: Celebration, Change, Emotions, Empathy, Music, Perspective, Understanding|Tags: being authentic, connection, empathy, growth mindset, happiness, open-minded, thoughts|

I love Old School rap music. I'm not sure why, but I cannot deny it. So I don't deny it at all! I listen to it on Pandora and know all the words. Even the dirty [...]

What Is the Point?

What Is the Point?

Karin Mitchell2017-05-07T00:57:13+00:00Categories: Celebration, Change, Creative, Life Purpose, Motivation, Time Management, Uncategorized, Work-Life Balance|Tags: balance, being authentic, goal setting, growth mindset, Success, value|

Do you ever ask yourself this question (or versions of it)? What is the point of my life? What is the purpose of my life? Why am I here? You know, that light, easy question! ;-) [...]

Listening

Listening

Karin Mitchell2017-05-02T23:33:09+00:00Categories: Empathy, Mindful Practices, Understanding|Tags: empathy, listening, mindfulness, presence|

"Become a great listener and you will be loved more than a giver of great gifts." -Matthew Kelly, author of Resisting Happiness Being in the presence of someone who is a good listener does something [...]

Head vs. Heart

Head vs. Heart

Karin Mitchell2017-04-26T17:29:58+00:00Categories: Emotions, Mindful Practices, Perspective, Understanding, Vulnerability|Tags: being authentic, clarify, connection, empathy, Love, mindfulness, open-minded, self-awareness, thoughts|

Seems like I should have written this in mid-February....but then again, every day is about love. Is it about the love that is "all hearts and chocolate" kind of love? I don't quite think so. [...]

Beginner’s Mind

Beginner’s Mind

Karin Mitchell2017-04-19T23:33:30+00:00Categories: Change, Empathy, Mindful Practices, Perspective|Tags: connection, empathy, growth mindset, mindfulness, open-minded|

The idea of "Beginner's Mind" is from Zen Buddhism. (It's called Shoshin). Shoshin refers to having an open mind to a subject, a person, an activity. There is an eagerness to learn more about it, [...]

Holding Space

Holding Space

Karin Mitchell2017-04-13T02:49:12+00:00Categories: Emotions, Empathy, Perspective, Understanding|Tags: empathy, finding your tribe, Love, respect, self-awareness|

Holding space is a common term in the field of coaching. Holding space is about really walking with someone we know, care about, during a time of need. They may be going through a difficult [...]