by Drayton Boylston | Apr 18, 2024 | Journaling, Mindfulness
It’s been pretty exciting around the Boylston Abode over the last week. First, we spotted the BIG cat (aka a 120 lb. mountain lion) on our deck. Then we had a brown bear weighing about 250 lbs. in our backyard. Then, the BIG cat came back… twice. The second time was...
by Drayton Boylston | Apr 10, 2024 | Mindfulness
All you have to do is ask the right way… Oh… did I mention all the answers reside in the silence? Yep. All you need to do is ‘go quiet.’ When you do… Silently ask your question. And then… Patiently look and listen for the answer as you go about your...
by Drayton Boylston | Apr 9, 2024 | Life Purpose, Mindfulness, Whispers From Your Soul
Confession here…I used to be addicted to “busyness.” There – I said it. It’s true. I thought the busier you were, the better. I thought… Busy = Productivity.Busy = Importance. Busy = Success! And then… I got hit by a lightning bolt… well, not a real one....
by Drayton Boylston | Apr 5, 2024 | Gratitude, Self-Esteem, Whispers From Your Soul
I bet you know some folks like that, huh?It builds other people’s self-esteem.You got a shot of serotonin when you read the title of this, didn’t you?! Go on & admit it. it felt good! Positive speech/feedback works. There has been a ton of research on...
by Drayton Boylston | Apr 2, 2024 | Gratitude, Mindfulness, Whispers From Your Soul
Mind shift alert! Here we go… Think of all the great blessings you have. Got it? Now, think of how you can pay those forward. No action required…just thoughts. One thousand one, one thousand two… Guess what just happened? You banished all those negative gremlins...
by Drayton Boylston | Mar 21, 2024 | Self-Esteem, Whispers From Your Soul
I can see your face now… Who…me? Yes, YOU! Give yourself some credit here… One of the cool things about our journey is that while we are here, we don’t see the ripple effect of our life. All of your words, deeds, and actions impact all of us. And, whether you realize...
by Drayton Boylston | Mar 17, 2024 | Whispers From Your Soul
Remember what it feels like to be! In the zone? In a groove? In the flow? Remember what you were doing at the time when you felt that way? Remember how time evaporated? Remember how terrific it was? Remember how alive you felt? Do that more. And… Success will...
by Drayton Boylston | Mar 6, 2024 | Journaling
Being vulnerable is seriously hard for me. I was raised to be tough, strong, and stoic. Now I know that these things come from a fearful place, not from a place of love. Soooo… I’m working more on being vulnerable. Here’s how I’m doing it… I’m sharing more about...
by Drayton Boylston | Jan 6, 2024 | Self-Esteem, Whispers From Your Soul
Finish this sentence: I am… Write 3 things down that come to mind. Now… THAT is what you are. You are what you think you are. Hmmm… Here’s what I know… YOU are brilliant! YOU are loving! YOU are beautiful! How do I KNOW this? Because we ALL are! I am… and you are too....
by Drayton Boylston | Oct 19, 2023 | Whispers From Your Soul
Care for yourself… in order to care for others. So many folks don’t do this… Especially the ones that give so freely of themselves. Are you one of them? Guess what? If you love yourself (which you have to do in order to truly care for yourself), you will: Have...
