Author Archives: Marsha

[From Marsha:   I’ve had a long-time habit of listening to other piano players and thinking this one is better than me or I’m better than that one.   Always comparing.   It is a tenant of the teaching to drop comparing.     It’s … Continue reading →

[From Marsha….Often I find myself in conversations which may begin companionable and then some difference of opinion or conclusion arises and the conflict begins.   I can easily get caught in trying to convince someone that I’m “right” and at the … Continue reading →

[from Marsha.   Only time I’ve ever heard the statement “be of good cheer” was in some Christmas song.   What is it that cheerleaders do?   How could we apply that to our everyday life?] The dictionary says: Noun 1. shout of … Continue reading →

Do you judge? Do you see value in judging? Do you think judging changes things? What do you judge? Is there different forms of judging The dictionary says: Verb: To form an opinion or conclusion about. And where do those … Continue reading →

[From Marsha: Two aspects of the gain side of the four dual basic urges (see website) which began at the time of birth is that of “I want to gain attention.” and “I want to gain approval”   I have heard … Continue reading →

[from Marsha:   For many years now I’ve heard that statement and never considered what it might mean.   And so here’s a wonderful description that adds understanding.] The type of work that we are involved with has been referred to for … Continue reading →