Jarl Forsman

Three reasons you judge other people

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” ~Pema ChodronEvery person you meet has something special to give you—that is, if you are open to...

The glorious passing of my father.

My dad was 83 and had been in the care home for three weeks when he said to me, “I don’t think you want to see this.” “See you die?” I asked. I...

Boundaries for peace of mind

When someone does or says something that hurts my feelings, I may initially notice some anger stirring inside. My conditioned tendency is to stew about how they wronged me - it’s a family tradition. I noticed while growing up...

Are all desires created equally?

Desires are gifts that arise from within giving direction. The motivation to create, expand, and evolve comes through desires. You might think of them as evolutionary pulls from the future. Unfortunately, the ego usually grabs hold before you become consciously...

Does worrying mean you care?

In a recent post published on our Gratitude Twenty Four Seven website, we received two comments that I’d like to address. The post “Make Yourself Happy” goes like this:Worrying about the happiness of someone else...

Is gratitude enough?

My partner Steve and I write a daily email campaign of inspirational messages called Gratitude Twenty Four Seven as a reminder to focus on gratitude as often as possible. This is a very powerful way to create greater wellbeing. Gratitude...

It's all clear above the clouds

Above the clouds, the fog, and the rain, there is crystal clear blue sky. It's the same way with your moods. Underneath the superficial layers of discontent, worry, or anger, there is a ground of being that is...

Your inner genius is waiting

When something is bothering me, I cut to the chase and ask my inner genius to take care of the matter and bring about the highest purpose for all involved. Then I get out of the way. I’ve...

What exactly is an atheist?

Is it someone who is opposed to the idea of a superman in the sky who controls everything? Opposed to those who see their way of believing as the only way to salvation from hell and damnation? Opposed to the...

Gratitude helps hormones

I send out a daily email campaign called Gratitude Twenty-Four Seven as a reminder to approach life with gratitude as often as possible. One of my recent posts stated that we have complete freedom to choose how we feel...

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Three reasons you judge other people

The glorious passing of my father.

Boundaries for peace of mind

Are all desires created equally?

Does worrying mean you care?

Is gratitude enough?

It's all clear above the clouds

Your inner genius is waiting

What exactly is an atheist?

Gratitude helps hormones

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