When you can't think of any words that will help, perhaps you should stop worrying about what to say, and just love. When you're not sure what to do, sometimes the best thing you can do is to just love. Even if you are clever enough to easily know the right words, or the right … Continue reading Just Love
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Ideas
Ideas are what move the world forward. And any one of us are capable of coming up with ideas, even world-changing kind of ideas. The key is to practice at it. Just like any other muscle, our idea "muscle" needs to be exercised to grow. The more you practice coming up with ideas on how … Continue reading Ideas
How
Sometimes, actually often, the trickiest question you can get stuck on is: How? If you fall for the trap of needing to know how you're going to create the life you want, then you'll most likely never get past the asking stage. It's far better to get clear on asking yourself: Why? If you're crystal … Continue reading How
Gratitude
The clearest path to understanding how to get the life that you want is to practice gratitude. Being grateful for what you have not only shows you how wonderful your life is already, in some respects, but that feeling of gratitude shows you how it feels to have a wonderful life, period. Your feelings indicate … Continue reading Gratitude
First Believe
To make anything happen in your life, you have to first believe that you can. It's as simple as that. Everything in our lives is run by our beliefs. It's done so seamlessly that most of these beliefs are hidden. Now, they all did come from you at some point, and you can instill new … Continue reading First Believe
Engaging
In order to appear engaging to others, you need to make an effort to be engaged with what's going on with them. In other words, you need to be interested in others, if you want them to care about whatever you have to offer. There's that old saying about catching more flies with honey than … Continue reading Engaging
Dare
It may be scary to stand up and stand out, being your most authentic self, but it's much more painful to stay small and hidden. What's worse, is that it makes life seem very long, as you go through it feeling as if you are only half-alive. Dare to be yourself. Dare to dream big … Continue reading Dare
Consistent
Whatever you're doing on a daily, consistent basis, is what determines what your life looks like. If you want to change your life, you can start by noting what your consistent daily actions are, and then change whichever action you no longer want to be a creative factor. Then add a new action to replace … Continue reading Consistent
Begin
Usually, the hardest part of getting anything you want done, is the part where you begin doing it. That tends to intimidate people. They'll hem and haw to avoid the discomfort. And yet, nothing will happen until they finally just go for it, and begin. So, just begin. It's not going to be perfect right … Continue reading Begin
Advice
It's nice to have someone to turn to for advice. And it's nice to be equipped with advice to give out. But, always remember that we are each empowered to choose for ourselves in how we wish to conduct our own lives. Advice can offer you an option that you didn't realize you had, but … Continue reading Advice
Yet
There's a magical word that you can add to any statement that might need a little bit of optimism. That word is yet. It's not that you don't know the answers. You just don't know them yet. It's not that you haven't found the love of your life. You just haven't found them yet. Or, … Continue reading Yet
Why
Pay attention to why you may be struggling. If you truly uncover why, then it will lead you to what you really want. Perhaps you're unhappy in a relationship, or in a job. If you figure out why, then you will know what you really want to do about it. Or perhaps there's a massive … Continue reading Why
Vitality
Hard work is important. The hustle can bring you to success. But it's just as important to rest. And, it's vital to be sure to stop and smell the roses. You need to enjoy the life you're working so hard to create for yourself. A balance of work, rest and play is needed for your … Continue reading Vitality
Upside
Look for the upside in things and situations. There are different ways to look at things, some ways are negative and some ways are more optimistic. So, why not choose the more optimistic outlook? Why not look for the upside? Because there is always an upside. Only sometimes, you just might have to turn upside … Continue reading Upside
Time
Of all the things that we place value on, time is the only thing that cannot be replaced. Houses can be replaced. Cars can be restored. Even if you lost all of your money, you could get it all back, and more. But once time is spent, it's gone forever. That's worth remembering, when you … Continue reading Time
Seasons
Much like a typical calendar year, we have different seasons in our lives. They come and they go, and there are benefits and challenges to each one. You would do yourself a favor if you could learn to appreciate the season you are in, as you are in it. Because seasons do come and go, … Continue reading Seasons
Release
It's a good idea to periodically check in with yourself, right in the moment, notice where you're holding tension, and release it. Are you clenching your jaw? Are you gripping too tight to whatever you're holding in your hands? Sometimes, I even notice that I'm either squeezing or flexing my toes, for no other reason … Continue reading Release
Questions
Questions are an amazing communication tool for quick learning. Questions help build relationships and easy rapport with others. In order to get something from someone else, you need to learn how to ask for it. Questions are an amazing tool. You just need to learn to finesse when to stop asking questions, to then start … Continue reading Questions
Poise
The way to find yourself in a peaceful environment, is to cultivate it within yourself. Conduct yourself with poise and grace, and you'll find the outside will match the inside. Having poise is showing that you're comfortable within your own skin. That demeanor influences the outside environment to match your inner environment, not the other … Continue reading Poise
Open Mind
Misery comes from believing that you know it all, and that all you know is all there is. It's important keep an open mind and realize that you can't know everything. That realization is actually your saving grace. An open mind helps new ideas to come in, and helps bring compassion to your heart. Life … Continue reading Open Mind
Noise
The formula for manifesting anything in your life, is to clearly think about what you want to manifest and then harmoniously feel the feeling of it happening. Your thoughts and feelings need to be in harmony as you get clear about the goal. The best way to do this is to clear out and quiet … Continue reading Noise
Meant to be
What was meant to be is what has happened. If it wasn't meant to be, then it wouldn't have happened. It doesn't have to get any more complicated than that. If you let it be as simple as that, then you can get on with living life, in the moment, as it happens. You know, … Continue reading Meant to be
Listen
If you want to show someone that you truly care for them, listen to them. If you want to learn how to strengthen your relationships, learn to listen more than you talk. If you want to solve a dispute you're having with someone, listen to what they have to say. Don't just listen so you … Continue reading Listen
Kindness
When it comes to relating with others, the best choice to make is to choose kindness. When you have a choice between being right or being kind, choose kindness. Making the choice to be kind can brighten your day, and then ripple out to improve the whole world. It doesn't cost anything to choose kindness, … Continue reading Kindness
Joyful
When life seems to get too difficult, that's when I realize I'm taking it too seriously. That's when I need to remind myself that I just don't know enough of about anything to be too upset about it. That's when I should just relax, look around at what to be grateful for, and be joyful. … Continue reading Joyful
Inward
The peace and quiet that you're looking for can be found inward. The freedom you seek can be found inside yourself. The happiness and joy you're searching for can be found within. When you finally realize that no outward distraction, no external destination, and no outside source can give you what you're hoping for, then … Continue reading Inward
Happiness
Happiness doesn't have to be a big deal. In fact, happiness really comes from the little pleasures in life. Happiness doesn't have to be a huge goal to strive for. In fact, happiness can only be found from within yourself. All you need to do, is get quiet and calm, check in with yourself, and … Continue reading Happiness
Giving
When you practice giving to others, you show yourself how abundant you are. Give what you can, even if it's as simple and fundamental as your time. When you give, you open up to receive blessings yourself. Giving means you have something to offer. Understanding that shows you how blessed you are. Giving can help … Continue reading Giving
Forgive
Practice forgiveness, generously and frequently. Forgiveness is what leads you to freedom. Isn't that what everyone is ultimately after? When you hold others in judgment, you're also holding yourself captive to the offense. Forgive and release yourself. After all, you wouldn't be able to judge another if you weren't aware of whatever sin you're judging … Continue reading Forgive
Endings
Endings can be sad, melancholy or even shocking. But sometimes all they need is a shift in perspective. Every ending is also a beginning to something else. Your whole outlook changes when you look ahead to what's beginning, rather than continuing to look back at what's ending.
Destination Happiness
Destination Happiness is a trap. If you put all of your hope of happiness on reaching a certain destination, then you're discounting any and all happiness you can have all along the journey. And that's where all of the happiness can be found. It's all about the journey. The journey is your life. There's no … Continue reading Destination Happiness
Care
It's become a common response to the noise and anger of society to pretend that you don't care. If you care, you're a fool. But perhaps all of that noise and anger is a response to a seemingly uncaring world. It just might be one of those Catch-22 things. We need to end the cycle. … Continue reading Care
Be
It's important to remember that you are a human being, not a human doing. It's wonderful that we get to do stuff, but we don't need to be doing all the time in order to be valued and valid. Sometimes we just need to be. We need to pause, take a breath, and enjoy being … Continue reading Be
Awareness
In order to transcend any difficult situation, you need to cultivate an awareness of what you're doing in the moment. Awareness brings you back into the present, and shows you that you are not your emotional responses, you are merely choosing them. From there you can realize you have the freedom to choose something else, … Continue reading Awareness
Years
When I didn't have a whole lot of them behind me, a year felt like a huge chunk of my life. I remember being little, and realizing on the day after my birthday, that I was going to have to wait a whole year until the next one would come around again, and not knowing … Continue reading Years
Willpower
Anything is possible, as long as you have the will to make it happen. You may not have the skills, knowledge, or tools yet, but that's only a temporary setback if you have the will to figure out how to get those things. That will is your superpower. It's your willpower, and with it, you … Continue reading Willpower
Visualize
In order to get to the future you want for yourself, you need to see it clearly in your mind first. You need to visualize what you want for your life, and then you will see it in reality. Anyone can visualize. It's similar to recalling the images of a memory, only now you're using … Continue reading Visualize
Unique
We each have our own unique perspective for seeing the world, and our own unique voice to contribute to it. We are all unique and special, just like everyone else. So it seems to me that the best thing that each of us can do, is to be our own unique self as loud and … Continue reading Unique
Timing
Time may very well be a construct. It being something created by our minds in order to measure our reality. Even still, if time is simply an artificial construct, then timing is everything. There is a proper time for things to show up in our lives just as we need them. If the timing isn't … Continue reading Timing
Sight
Sight is something you have for the past. Vision is something you have for the future. We see what we've trained our brains to see. So anything that is in your line of sight is what has already been accepted as probable in your thinking. You've decided that you would see it, and you saw … Continue reading Sight
Rest
Work is important for a successful, rewarding life. Playtime is just as important, to have fun and enjoy the life you've worked to create. And it's just as important for all of it, to take the time to rest. It can't be all work, all the time. It can't be all play, all the time. … Continue reading Rest
Quickly
Time passes quickly, and there goes by your days. You'll miss a great part of your life, if you don't pay attention. Every chance you can, ask yourself if you are aware of the present moment. Just by simply asking if you're aware, you'll realize that you are. That's how you can ensure that you're … Continue reading Quickly
Patience
Patience is a quality that can benefit us all. It implies that you fully believe that everything will work out just as it should for you. You don't need to rush. You don't need to control anybody. You don't need to plead or coerce. You just need to believe that you are taken care of, … Continue reading Patience
One Day
It's nice to dream about all of the wonderful things you'll do and have one day. But if all you do is dream, then that one day will always be just out of reach. I believe you can achieve any of those dreams that you wish to fulfill, as long as you continue to take … Continue reading One Day
Never
"Never" is purely a fictional concept, because there's just no end to the unfolding of creation. Since there is no end, then saying something will "never happen," is just a bad guess. In the grand scheme of forever and ever, chances are that it might indeed happen at some point. The truth is, we just … Continue reading Never
Move
When there are so many thoughts racing through your head that you feel overwhelmed and overpowered by them, then the best thing you can do, is move your body. Get into some sort of physical action. You've been stuck in your head. You've been neglecting your body. And you need to balance both of those … Continue reading Move
Love
When all is said and done, it's Love that is the most powerful force in the universe. Fear only happens when there is a perceived absence of Love. Love doesn't require anything to receive it, other than acceptance of it. Love is all there is, really. And anything is possible, as long as there is … Continue reading Love
Knowledge
They say that knowledge is power. And it's true. Knowledge can equip you with anything you may need to get ahead in life. But knowledge cannot help you if you don't put it into practice. You can't just collect knowledge for it's own sake. You can't always live upstairs in your head. Believe me, I've … Continue reading Knowledge
Journey
The journey never ends, it merely shifts as you go along. You might as well enjoy it then. It's not about the destination. There isn't one final, ultimate destination, so there's no sense in delaying your happiness until you reach it. It's about the long and winding road of the journey. The journey is what … Continue reading Journey
Instincts
Trust your instincts. Your inner wisdom speaks to you, but doesn't always use words. Your instincts are the language of that inner knowing you have about certain things. It's important that you listen. Quiet all of the outside noise, tune in, and listen, whenever you need guidance. Your instincts will guide you.
Help Others
A great way to appreciate your life, is to help others. Once you realize that you are blessed enough to help another, you realize that you are blessed. And helping others helps heal the whole world. Even if you can only help one other person, it might not seem like that can change the whole … Continue reading Help Others
Greatness
Greatness is all about showing up for your life. Being fully present, and contributing to the moment. So many people act like they are background extras in their lives. But the world needs everyone to be the hero of their own lives. To contribute fully to living their life. Being great means living greatly. And … Continue reading Greatness
Flow
I believe there is a force that flows through us, and this force runs our lives. It's that energy that beats our hearts, breathes us, and flows thoughts endlessly throughout our minds. It's the spark of God that gives us life. We can't stop the flow of this force, but we can certainly try to … Continue reading Flow
Energy
Tony Robbins famously said, Energy goes where Attention flows. Where you place your attention, is where your creative energy will flow to create more of it in your life. So focus on what you do want to create. And pay no mind to what you don't want. The less attention you give to those things … Continue reading Energy
Done
There's no need to stress about getting it all done, because it never is done. And there's no sense in resting on your laurels, because, well, it really is never done. Time continues to march on. The wheel of life keeps on turning. Sometimes you're high on top, and sometimes you're low on the bottom. … Continue reading Done
Cannot Judge
We've been told that we should not judge. But when we acknowledge the fact that we simply never know the whole story about anything, then it's evident that we actually cannot judge. We just don't have enough information or evidence to be able to properly judge another person. There is always more to the story … Continue reading Cannot Judge
Believe
Before it can be real for you, you have to believe in it. You have to believe it to see it. And beliefs don't just pop up out of nowhere. Beliefs are basically thoughts that you keep thinking over and over, until they stick. So, if you want to see something happen in your life, … Continue reading Believe
Alignment
We have a natural sense of well being. Our bodies are meant to heal and regenerate, they just already know how to do it. And we just need to stay out of the way. Better yet, we just need to go easy with life, and drop resistance. Without holding on to resistance, we glide naturally … Continue reading Alignment
Zoom
It was a little more than a year ago, when most of us had no idea that Zoom would be a word as common for our daily lives, as toilet paper. But now it is common. We all use Zoom, and video conferencing for all kinds of things now; from doctor consults, to job interviews, … Continue reading Zoom
Yourself
The longest relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. The most intimate relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. Let's face it, you're there with yourself during and for everything. So, since this relationship is literally till death do you part, it might be in … Continue reading Yourself
X factor
There may be people that are more talented than you are, at certain skills. There may be people who are smarter than you are, on certain subjects. And there just might be people whose looks are currently considered closer to the ideal, than your own standard, run of the mill gorgeousness. But ultimately, we are … Continue reading X factor
Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful life if you choose to see it that way. That's the great secret. Choose to look for the good. Choose to see your blessings more than your troubles. Try counting your blessings every night before you go to sleep. In no time, you'll start to wake up happier each morning, and naturally … Continue reading Wonderful Life
Value
I have a simple yet significant goal that runs my life. I intend to offer value to every interaction I make, and to every word I speak or write. It can be something like sharing a bit of wisdom I've picked up along the way, or even just a smile. Sometimes it's as fundamental as … Continue reading Value
Understanding
In order to get along with others, we need to understand their point of view. We don't have to agree with it, but we should at least understand that they have it, and understand why they have it. Understanding is so much more than knowledge. You can know someone, but if you don't understand them, … Continue reading Understanding
Thoughts
Thoughts become things. What we constantly and repeatedly think about, form our beliefs. Our beliefs determine how we see our life. What we allow into our lives, is based on our beliefs for what is possible. So, quite simply, our thoughts become the things that make up our lives.
Safe
You'll never feel fully safe, as long as you feel that it's dependent on any outside source. Any person, place, or thing can be taken away. You have to find safety within yourself first. Find safety in your connection to the source of all creation. Once you realize that you can feel safe within yourself, … Continue reading Safe
Relax
Taking the time to relax sounds so nice. But in order to relax you need to trust. In order to relax, you need to stop overthinking. In order to relax you need to release control. Being able to relax is allowing yourself to get out of the fast lane for a bit, and go slow. … Continue reading Relax
Quiet
Anxiety and worry are so prevalent in today's society, that they seem to be the norm. Adding to that, it also seems that the normal response to deal with it, is to drown out those thoughts with loud distractions, whether through social media, endless entertainment, or frivolous drama with other anxiety ridden folks. But all … Continue reading Quiet
Peace
We all want peace in the world. We want the freedom that comes from everyone getting along. In order for the outer world to have peace, we each need to cultivate peace within our own heart and mind. Peace begins within each of us. Our thoughts are more powerful than we realize. If we harbor … Continue reading Peace
Others
It's so easy to place the blame for things going wrong on other people. It's the others that are looking at the world wrong, and it's those others who are ruining the world for us. But I believe that nothing is ever going to get solved until we start realizing that we are only just … Continue reading Others
Now
There's no time like the present. Well, there's really no other time to be concerned with than the absolute present. The power is in the Now. Now is all we ever really have. We are fully alive when we remember that, and are mindfully present. There is peace to be found, being in the present … Continue reading Now
Manifestation
Manifestation is actually pretty simple when you break it down. What you believe will happen for your life, is what you will manifest. A belief is simply a thought that you keep thinking, over and over and over again. So, what you think about enough to become a belief, points directly to what you will … Continue reading Manifestation
Laughter
They say that laughter is the best medicine. Life is certainly much better when laughter comes easy. I've read several different studies that say children, on average, laugh something like 300 times a day, while adults barely laugh 20 times. It's no wonder then why the little ones are so much more vibrant and joyous, … Continue reading Laughter
Kindness
Kindness is something that every one of us wants to receive from others. However, kindness can seem to be in short supply. And that's why the world seems to be so topsy-turvy. It takes a conscious choice to be kind. It takes willing to give kindness even when you might not receive it. A fundamental … Continue reading Kindness
Joyful Life
A joyful life comes from living light and free of grudges. A joyful life is filled with easy laughter and forgiveness. A joyful life is a delight, and it can be attained. As it happens, I believe that it's natural to be joyous, that's why it comes so easily to children. It's when we bog … Continue reading Joyful Life
Grace
Grace is more than just a short prayer to say before a meal, it can be a way of life. Grace is showing kindness, love, and respect as often as you can, even if it seems undeserved. Grace is all about giving more than receiving. It's an elegant and charming intention. It has a personal … Continue reading Grace
For
The way to solve your problems is to not give them all of your attention. Focus on what you are for and pay no mind to what you are against. What you resist persists, so you're only helping to keep your problems with you if you're so focused on fighting them. Try focusing on what … Continue reading For
Empathy
There is not usually a "one size fits all" solution to complex societal problems, but there can always be empathy. We may each have our own unique perspective for understanding the world, but ultimately we are all still people. So, even though our perspectives may not be the same, we all still want to feel … Continue reading Empathy
Decide
Before you can be, do, or have anything in this world, you have to decide that you will be, do, or have it. Once you decide on what you want, you'll get clarity, and then you've just helped yourself get that much closer to it. It's only that you have to decide, you can't leave … Continue reading Decide
Compassion
There are more than enough aggressive know-it-alls out there, ready to show you how superior they are. What the world needs much more of is compassion. It needs more people who are willing to acknowledge that everyone has their own struggles, and nobody is perfect. And the world needs folks to not only extend more … Continue reading Compassion
Better
The goal should be progress, not perfection. "Perfect" doesn't even exist. But progress certainly does. You can approach each new day as a chance to improve your health a bit more, strengthen your physical fitness, and deepen your emotional intelligence. I love the mantra that was originally coined by French psychologist, Emile Coue: Every Day, … Continue reading Better
Attention
It seems that a lot of times when folks act out, or when they say something incendiary, what they're really after is simply attention. They want someone to pay attention to them, and they know they can get it if they provoke. I believe that most of the time these people don't want to be … Continue reading Attention
Golden
The "Golden Rule" is golden, because it is an incredibly valuable guidance for living your best life. Its message is simple: treat others how you want to be treated. It's simple, but can be easily forgotten when life gets complicated. But the way to create a kinder world begins with you. So start treating people … Continue reading Golden
Totally Possible
It's possible. It's totally possible. You just need to believe it. Can you believe it? Can you believe in yourself enough to make it happen? Yes, because it's totally possible.
Energy
I believe it was Tony Robbins who said: Energy goes where attention flows. I love this because it rhymes, so it's easy to remember. It's important to remember, because it's vital to know how you can create anything for your life. You need energy to create. You can direct energy by your attention. So, if … Continue reading Energy
Expert
The way to become an expert at anything is to put in the work, and to put in the hours. In other words, you need to establish a dedicated practice to it. The only way to do that is to get up and start. It may feel like you're a long way from being an … Continue reading Expert
Love, sweet Love
When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you pick yourself apart, pointing out all of the flaws you can find, or do you look with loving eyes at someone you adore? Either way, you will feel it. It would be a nightmare situation if someone else stood in front of you and stared, … Continue reading Love, sweet Love
Get Happy
If the way to manifest the life of your dreams is to think all the happy thoughts you would think once those dreams did come true, then it seems to me that anyone can afford to do it. If the cost of having your dreams come true is to be as happy as you can … Continue reading Get Happy
Stressed
Feeling stressed is the result of leaving the present moment for some imagined scenario in a different time, either a future or past. You pick your poison. That is why you feel stressed. Come back to the present moment. Your breath is a good anchor to latch onto, because you tend to only breathe in … Continue reading Stressed
Be Present
I'm starting to realize that when I stop worrying so much about knowing all of the right answers, that they end up coming to me pretty easily. When I stop worrying about what would be the right thing to say, that's when the words come to me effortlessly. And when I stop thinking about what … Continue reading Be Present
Reaction
Whenever things seem like they are totally out of control, remember that the only thing we ever really have control over is our reaction to what's happening. That's actually the most powerful thing to have control over anyway. It means that our happiness is in our power. We get to choose if we want to … Continue reading Reaction
Gratitude
The best way to get out of a dark, funky mood, is to deliberately focus on gratitude. Start listing things that you are grateful for. It can be as seemingly simple as being grateful for the chair you're sitting in, or even for the socks on your feet. You can really get into it when … Continue reading Gratitude
Faith
Sometimes all you have to hold onto, is your faith that things will turn out for the best. And that is enough. Every time. Keep the faith.
Enjoy
Are you enjoying life? Do you take time to notice all the wonder and beauty of the simple things around you? How often do you just play and have fun? Doing these things are the mark of a successful life. Little kids and puppies are experts at this. They marvel and wonder and enjoy the … Continue reading Enjoy
March On
When I was a kid, I would often hear adults say that I "marched to the beat of my own drum." In other words: I didn't act, think, or behave in line with the standard, societal norms. Either I seemed decades older than my age in maturity, dispensing wisdom and opinions to any adult who … Continue reading March On
Manifestation
You get to create the life that you want, you just have to know exactly what that is. You have to be able to see your target in order to hit it. So, you have to get clear about what it is that you want to create. And then all you have to do, is … Continue reading Manifestation
Action
Start loving who you are now. Find what you can love about your life right now. Start feeling excited about getting to wake up each day, and be you. There's no need to wait for certain conditions to happen before you can love yourself. Those conditions may never happen, and even if they do, you'll … Continue reading Action
See it
You see what you want to see. Your mind will interpret events based on your beliefs. And you will find the "proof" to anything you want, based on what you've decided is true. This can be truly frustrating. Especially when you discover that people you care about seem to willfully see the opposite reality of … Continue reading See it
Choose
A peaceful life is the result of choosing to be peaceful as many times as you can make that choice. A joyful life is the result of choosing to be joyful as often as you possibly can. A life filled with respect and dignity comes from making respectful and dignified choices. You get to help … Continue reading Choose
Thought
Whenever I worry about not being where I want to be yet in life, I stop to think about all of the things that are going on in my life right now, that I used to only dream and think about happening one day. My life is truly the result of what I've thought about … Continue reading Thought
