Author Archives: Leslie Evelo

One Simple Thing: Befriend Your Right Brain

We are wired for fear.  Our ancestors had to be keenly aware of danger at all times in order to survive.  “There is the lion; I must hide.”  It required a constant state of vigilance, and this affected the development … Continue reading

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One Simple Thing: You Are Already Here

We are always running somewhere.  If we aren’t actually moving, actually travelling toward someplace else, then our mind is running.  Most likely, it’s ticking off the tasks and chores and assignments and goals for tomorrow or some other time in … Continue reading

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One Simple Thing: Compliment and Compassion

My sister-in-law shared a valuable piece of wisdom over the weekend.  We were at a family gathering, and one of my nephews jokingly said something critical to his mother.  He intended it as harmless, of course.  My sister-in-law, upon hearing … Continue reading

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One Simple Thing: Rest Your Mind

Today I was working on my new book, and my head was swimming.  I needed to take the dogs out but didn’t want to get up because I felt I had to keep working.  So much to do!  Deadlines!  I … Continue reading

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