You have to make a decision that you are going to love your life. You can't just want it. If you just want to love your life, then you're going to start to settle with being okay with it. And that leads onto a slippery slope then, of mostly being disappointed with it. The whole … Continue reading Decide
Tag: joyful life
Party
I have one of those day-to-day calendars. This one has a fresh quote each day from author Jen Sincero, who wrote the bestseller: You are a Badass. Today's quote is "LOVE YOURSELF And life becomes a party." It's a great quote, and considering that today is my birthday (I actually write these posts the night … Continue reading Party
Life
They say that life is short. Depending on what you're comparing it against, that could be true. But it doesn't need to be a devastating fact. It doesn't need to be a worry. There are two things that can help make that devastating worry vanish: appreciating each and every day as they come, and having … Continue reading Life
Mistakes
If you've made a mistake, then congratulations! You've now, (hopefully) learned a valuable lesson. And so, you don't need to keep reliving it in your mind, in all its cringe-worthy detail. Living through it once should suffice. But why do we like to replay those embarrassingly low points of our lives over and over, on … Continue reading Mistakes
Energy
Trust the energy. If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore that feeling. If it feels like a struggle when interacting with someone, pay attention and find out what that strained feeling is telling you. Maybe it's a warning to avoid that person. Or perhaps it's indicating that this person is a perfect teacher for you … Continue reading Energy
Choose
Give yourself permission to choose what is best for yourself, and then choose it. It can be anything you feel is best, so long as it is never at the expense of another. This is for you. So choose what is best for you. No-one else can, or frankly will, make that choice. It's up … Continue reading Choose
Free
Today I read a piece of advice on forgiveness from Jen Sincero. She said: "If you're feeling hurt or resentful toward some A-hole you don't care about, free yourself and let it go instead of stewing on it or getting revenge... get over it. Let it go. The longer you stay attached to being vindicated, … Continue reading Free
Communication
It seems to me that in the debate over religion, those arguing against it, are relating it to an ideology, and yet those arguing in defense of it, are relating it to spirituality. So really, the debate itself might boil down to a simple failure to communicate. I mean, of course they can't see eye-to-eye … Continue reading Communication
Decide
The most elegant, simply profound advice I can think of for living a joyful life, is to decide where you want to go, and then head in that direction. The world will present many obstacles along the way, but if you are clear about where you want to go, then those obstacles can become mere … Continue reading Decide
Push or Pause
Our society is so fast-paced, that it feels like pushing through it is the smarter way to stay ahead of the game. But then you're not even participating in the game of life. You're pushing to get ahead, and missing the whole point in the process. There are so many unknown variables to life that … Continue reading Push or Pause
Friendly Suggestion
You don't have to hold an opinion about every topic that comes your way. It's just not possible to know everything there is to know about every little thing, so most of the time any opinion that you're defending is simply on shaky ground. That's a weak stance to maintain. That weakness can breed insecurity. … Continue reading Friendly Suggestion
Return to Love
A Course In Miracles says: "only love is real." And yet we tend to get caught up in the world of illusions, when we are anything but loving to each other. Forgiveness is more than just something that's nice to do. Forgiveness frees you from the illusions of anger and fear, and brings you back … Continue reading Return to Love
Valuation
Alan Watts said: "Life is not a problem to be solved, but an experience to be had." It seems that we're all taught the contrary; to view life as a series of problems to be solved. It's certainly an effective way to find success in business. Positioning yourself as the one who can solve the … Continue reading Valuation
Simply Splendid
It really can be as simple as deciding each morning that you are in a good mood. Even if you suspect that it might be a little more complicated than that, what's the harm in giving it a try? At the very least you should let go of any upset over yesterday. Don't ruin your … Continue reading Simply Splendid
Happiness
I truly believe that happiness isn't something we need to attain, because it's already within us. If anything, we need to remove the worries, conditions, and complications that we may have covering it all up. Underneath all of that junk is our happiness, innocently waiting for us to stop thinking it all needs to be … Continue reading Happiness
Defenselessness
This may sound counterintuitive, but whenever you feel the need to defend yourself, you're really just creating an enemy to defend against. There's always more to the story besides our own self-focused perspective, and we get to be in charge of our reactions. So when we find ourselves in the middle of a fight, defending … Continue reading Defenselessness
Response
The one thing that we are ever really in control of, is our response to a situation. Things may not always go in our favor, or according to our plan. Things may change abruptly, or they may refuse to budge no matter how hard we try to improve them. People may suddenly change on you, … Continue reading Response
Liberate
It can be so satisfying to purge old, unused clothes, knick-knacks and junk. Freeing yourself of all that clutter can make you feel like a brand new person, inspired to live your best life. Stale, worn-out thoughts and ideas can clutter your mind just as much as physical stuff does to your home. The best … Continue reading Liberate
All Things
When we think in human terms, it can be easy to feel hopeless, because humans are fallible. But I have a personal mantra that I remind myself with daily, which is the fact that there is always more to the story. And especially when things seems to get real dark and hopeless, I have to … Continue reading All Things
We Are Love
I read an incredible quote from Deepak Chopra today. He said: "A person desperately searching for love, Merlin said, reminds me of a fish desperately searching for water." In other words, love is all around us. It's what we breathe. Love is the force that gives us life. We don't need to search for love. … Continue reading We Are Love
Fully Lived
I have this habit I'm working to change, where I tend to not fully live in the now. I tend to waste my precious moments wishing that it was a future moment in time, a time I think will be better than the present. I'm trying to change this habit, because I've realized it's a … Continue reading Fully Lived
Mindfulness
It seems to me that the people who get the most upset at opposing viewpoints, are the ones who aren't fully confident in their own. Why else would they feel so threatened? Why else would they feel so manic about enforcing their point of view, if they weren't fully confident that it was a solid, … Continue reading Mindfulness
The Work
I used to worry until I was paralyzed in fear. Now, I've found a lot of relief in asking the questions that make up "The Work" that Byron Katie teaches. When a worrisome thought hits me now, I'll ask: Is it true? Can I absolutely know that it's true? What happens when I believe that … Continue reading The Work
Filter
Do you realize that nothing seems to be changing in your life, or rather, nothing seems to be changing for the better, because you don't really expect it to? If you don't expect good news, then how can it come to you? If you don't expect positive change, well then you're going to get what … Continue reading Filter
Folks
Our minds are powerful creative forces. What we think about with our minds is what we bring to us. What we focus upon expands. It's important to have an awareness of this, to think about what we do want, and to focus on all that is going right. Equally, we shouldn't waste any time on … Continue reading Folks
Unique Gift
There may be over seven billion people roaming about the planet right now, and then countless billions who have already come and gone, but even among all of those billions, there is no one else just like you. You are a unique gift to the world, and there will never be another you. You're special, … Continue reading Unique Gift
Decide
Decide what you are going to do to have the life that you want to live, and then do it. Don't just stop at wanting that life. If all you do is stay in the wanting phase, then you end up letting all kinds of noise and outside distractions keep you from ever achieving it. … Continue reading Decide
Turn
If it's still upsetting you when you think about the pain they caused, then realize that the upset has nothing to do with them. It's coming from you. Revenge and anger will do nothing to relieve you, only forgiveness can. If you're still upset, then you haven't fully forgiven them or yourself. You have to … Continue reading Turn
Simple
This may sound overly simple, but it's extremely empowering to remember that all we are ever really dealing with is a thought, and that can be changed. It truly just boils down to our thoughts on any given subject. Are we feeling resistance in our thoughts about it? Or are we in agreement with it? … Continue reading Simple
Listen
Listening is the most underrated superpower in the game. True listening is more than just hearing the other person out before you get your chance at the mic. True listening allows the other person to reveal themselves even more than they realize that they may be doing. If you really listen to the other person, … Continue reading Listen
Life
Death isn't rare or unique, or as mysterious as it can be romanticized. It will touch and affect every one of us at some point. Death isn't uncommon, but it doesn't need to be dreaded. Because it's a fact of life, so to speak, death can be a great reminder to live while you are … Continue reading Life
You
The single most consistent relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. There's that expression, "wherever you go, there you are. " That alone should be enough of a reason to love yourself like your life depends on it. It just makes sense to either find a way to like yourself, or to … Continue reading You
Today
Today you woke up to that "tomorrow" you were only just dreaming about yesterday. Today is a chance to live your dream life. Why put it off for yet another tomorrow? Today you get to laugh. Today you get jump up and dance if you can. Today you get to delight yourself in taking stock … Continue reading Today
Happiness
Our happiness is determined by what is inside of us. It doesn't come from anything on the outside. In fact what comes to us from the outside world is a reflection of our inner thoughts. So if you're stuck on the illusion that you need to wait for a specific thing, or person, or result … Continue reading Happiness
Legacy
Abrupt endings have a way of waking you up. It reminds me of when I was learning how to ride a bike, and I was lucky enough to learn with training wheels. With them, I got to feel really confident riding my bike, until one day the training wheels were taken away, and much too … Continue reading Legacy
Epic Days
Speak up now. Take action today. Be prepared to have this be the last day you are remembered by, because tomorrow is not guaranteed. Love those around you. Forgive easily. Laugh and smile sincerely. Not because it puts others at ease, but because it makes life feel so much brighter for you, and because it … Continue reading Epic Days
Future Self
Live your life, right now in the moment, and as fully as possible, if only for the sake of having these present moments be the cherished memories of your future self. Just imagine getting to the future, and the only memories you have are of that time you spent five hours looking at variations of … Continue reading Future Self
Something to Think About
It seems to me that we get divided as a society when we start seeing each other as ideas, blanket principles and policies, rather than as people. We are all still people. And at the end of the day, we all laugh, cry, and love. We all have these powerful hearts that can swell with … Continue reading Something to Think About
Resumes
When it comes to a job search, it can be a trap to focus too much on having a perfect resume. Chasing after the perfect resume can be just as much a trap for the recruiters and hiring managers as well. After all is said and done, it doesn't matter how "perfect" the resume is, … Continue reading Resumes
Success
Success happens from having a life filled with successful days. A successful day is one where you were fully present, and experienced joy. I often refer back to a quote I copied from Abraham-Hicks, that says to: "See your 'career' as one of creating a joyful life experience." We are all creators, just not of … Continue reading Success
Body and Soul
Wayne Dyer said: "Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul." A soul is eternal. It is ageless and limitless. Our limited, aging bodies are only temporary garments we get to try on for a time. They are fragile and beautiful, but they are not all of … Continue reading Body and Soul
What’s Right
It's common to bond with each other over complaining about what's wrong with the world. But thinking about what's wrong, and then complaining about it is exactly how to perpetuate all that is wrong. We get what we think about. We create what we speak of. Jesus says: “Ask, and it shall be given to … Continue reading What’s Right
Begin
You can't wait until things are perfect to begin whatever you want to begin. It will never have a chance to become anything great, let alone perfect, if you don't begin and get after it. Jen Sincero says that "procrastination is one of the most popular forms of self-sabotage because it's really easy." It's so … Continue reading Begin
A Good Life
The key to creating a good life is to remember a simple truth. Whatever you focus on expands. We get to choose what we focus on. And if what we focus on expands, then it just makes good sense to focus on the blessings. Focus on all there is to be grateful for. Fill your … Continue reading A Good Life
Connected
We are all connected, because we simply share the same rotating planet. Our actions and behaviors affect others in a ripple effect that can eventually touch everyone else in some way. There's no escaping it. This connection can be wonderful, leading to amazing innovations that help propel us further along in our collective evolution. Or … Continue reading Connected
Cherish
It's a comforting thought to know that bad times won't last forever, because nothing lasts forever. Everything changes. Storms soon pass, and then the sun shines again. But the sun also sets. And good times don't last forever either, because everything changes. Businesses close their doors for good, children grow up and leave, and even … Continue reading Cherish
Optimism
I'm an optimist. I'm inclined to see the good in situations, and in the people I meet. It's a great way to move forward and gives momentum to push past obstacles. Yet it isn't always a guaranteed safeguard against hard times, or dubious characters. I'm well aware that it can't fix everything that's wrong with … Continue reading Optimism
Phenomenon
Is love like a public utility, where you have to be fortunate enough to have a home to then get the privilege of paying for it each and every month lest you risk the power company shutting it off? Or is love like the electricity itself, a natural and consistent phenomenon just waiting to be … Continue reading Phenomenon
Respect
The way I look at it, when faced with a choice on whether to show respect for others or to bluntly insist that you are right, respect should always be the way to go. Our society is built in such a way that we need each other's cooperation in order for it to keep running. … Continue reading Respect
As it comes
The times that life has been really hard for me, were the times that I was thinking about how hard life can be. Any difficult task or dreaded situation has always been much harder to bear in my thoughts about it, rather than when I actually ended up doing it. It reminds me of that … Continue reading As it comes
Valuable Friendships
Socrates had a famous belief that, no one does wrong on purpose. After all, we are each only ever doing the best that we can, given the information we know. And so, we should be generously willing to forgive. Just imagine if you were never forgiven for all of your mistakes, how hard it would … Continue reading Valuable Friendships
Greatness
When you feel judged, it's best to remember that your feelings come from your thoughts. The judgement you're feeling is coming from your own perspective. That feeling of being judged is coming directly from yourself. That realization is empowering, because it reveals that you are in charge of your perceptions. Your perceptions are what dictate … Continue reading Greatness
Success
Success can only happen if you begin. You begin by starting where you are with what you have. You can't wait until you get over there to start. You have to start where you are in order to get over there. And then once you begin, it's just one step at a time until you … Continue reading Success
Worth it
You'll thank yourself if you follow a simple practice of being kind, loving and decent at all times. You'll be glad to know that no matter what others may have done, you took the high road. You'll be so grateful to be able to hold your head up high, free of regrets, because you acted … Continue reading Worth it
Perspective
I believe that because we each experience the world as filtered through our own perspective, that what we see is simply a result of what we are. Basically, if you think the world is full of liars, it's because you are a liar. If you can be convinced that something has a sinister ulterior motive, … Continue reading Perspective
Precious Gift
Life is a precious gift. It's so significant that our own natural instincts will do whatever they can to preserve it when threatened, even by our own selves. Our life force will fight to stay going for as long as it can. It is precious and formidable. But life is also fleeting and fragile. It … Continue reading Precious Gift
Super
Empathy is a superpower. One that I believe we are all gifted with, but must each individually develop to it's full power. Empathy is the power that will heal the divide of our society. But just like we learn from all of those Marvel movies and CW shows, it takes bravery to stand up and … Continue reading Super
Believe in Peace
One of my favorite quotes from Wayne Dyer is, "You'll see it when you believe it." In fact, it's the title to one of his treasured books. It's a fantastic reverse twist on the catchphrase: "I'll believe it when I see it." I love Wayne's take on it, because his cleverness actually defines a fundamental … Continue reading Believe in Peace
Rise Above It
It's worth remembering that no one has the power to upset you, unless you give it to them. That isn't to say that there aren't awful people out there. They just can't get to you unless you stoop to their level and let them. It won't resolve anything if you try to fight back at … Continue reading Rise Above It
Decisions
I believe that if you're having trouble with a decision in life, particularly on deciding if choosing one way is the right choice, then that means that it is not. The best choice is to stop struggling with a decision. The decision is no. The best course of action is to move on from this … Continue reading Decisions
Moments
Everything you could possibly need to thrive in this moment is available to you right now, in this moment. Nothing more, nothing less. If you didn't have everything you needed for this moment, you would cease to exist in it. It seems to me that until you do cease to exist, the only thing you … Continue reading Moments
Focus on Gratitude
It is said that energy grows where attention flows. Whatever we focus our attention on is what expands. Since gratitude is such a wonderful feeling, it just makes good sense then to focus as much attention on it as possible. The benefits only multiply from practicing gratitude. You feel amazing focusing on what you're grateful … Continue reading Focus on Gratitude
Aim higher
It's amazingly easy to let the stress of modern life run you down. You find yourself racing through the week, just to keep your inbox in check and the actual checks coming through enough at least to pay the bills. Rest periods are overtaken by a need to keep up with posts from people you … Continue reading Aim higher
Contribute
When hoping to put some kind of offer out into the world, be it philosophy, artwork, or leadership, it can be seductive to get wrapped up inside analysis paralysis. Too much plotting and planning, analyzing how to go forward in the most perfect way, can have you end up, well frozen. Seth Godin recently said: … Continue reading Contribute
Overthinking
The mind can be tricky. It can be a relief to understand that thinking is what causes upset, not circumstances. However, if you try to stop thinking, you're only getting deeper into thought. It's tricky. I believe it's best to not let it bother you. The easier you are on yourself about your thoughts, the … Continue reading Overthinking
Expectations
Expectations can really set you up for disappointment, and even depression. Sometimes you don't even realize you were stuck on some kind of expectation, until you feel disappointed. That disappointment feeling can be crushing, but it is also a great indicator that it is time to start feeling more appreciation. If you can refocus your … Continue reading Expectations
Thinking
Einstein famously said: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Recently, I heard author and psychologist Dr. Dicken Bettinger share some of his own wisdom that reminded me of this quote by Mr. Einstein. Dr. Bettinger said: "If you have a problem, stop thinking about it. When you stop … Continue reading Thinking
Giggles
My favorite thing about social media is getting to watch cute videos of animals enjoying the heck out of life. What's so captivating is that they are fully present in the moment, living the life that is unfolding all around them. They aren't caught up in their thoughts and worries. They know that all they … Continue reading Giggles
Choose
Each day we get a chance to choose kindness, be joyful, and speak with love. Some days it may be harder to make this choice, but those are the days that it's essential. Add enough of these days of choosing kindness, joy and love together, and you've created a wonderful life. We get to choose … Continue reading Choose
Friendliness
A funny thing happened the other day when I walked past another person in the lobby of my building. We were both wearing masks, only our eyes were visible, and we had them locked on each other in a silent stare-off. A beat too late, I woke up to the moment and realized how awkward … Continue reading Friendliness
Good Behavior
What you focus on grows. And so, the answer to someone's bad behavior isn't to fight them. It only hurts you to go as low as them. And you can forget about trying to shame them. If they were rotten enough to hurt you, abuse you, or abandon you in your time of need, it's … Continue reading Good Behavior
Moments
It's becoming more clear to me that when I miss a moment by being stuck in worry or fear, that I won't be getting that moment back. Our moments are precious pieces of our lives; to be lived, fully in the now. We can't afford to miss a moment. It's not like a TV show, … Continue reading Moments
Be the Peace You Seek
Whatever "life experience" I have, or do not have, should not stop me from moving forward. I cannot recreate my past. I can only create an even better future. And I need to be at peace with that fact. It's empowering to realize that I can be the source of my peace. In the prayer … Continue reading Be the Peace You Seek
Action
The greatest teachers of motivation all agree that action cures fear. In fact, I recently heard the host of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu, say that "Action Cures All!" Fear is an emotion caused by a perceived danger or threat. In other words, it is started in the mind. So the best way to counter that, … Continue reading Action
Sweeping Solution
People have a bad habit of pointing outwards at what they see is wrong in others. But all of that outward focus blinds them to their own bad behavior. Nobody is perfect. Ubiquitous perfection doesn't even exist, as everyone has their own idea of what that should be. The point is that we are all … Continue reading Sweeping Solution
Have Fun
Have fun, because life was meant to be enjoyed. Have fun without keeping score if you're having more fun than someone else, because that's tinged with the pressure of competition. And competition may spike you with a jolt of adrenaline, but ultimately it feels more like work, which has it's value, but isn't purely fun. … Continue reading Have Fun
Running Dialogue
I believe that the answers to your burning questions can be found in the running dialogue you speak to yourself all day long. If you want to know why your life looks precisely the way it does, start paying attention to what you silently say to yourself. Those thoughts aren't meaningless, and they're certainly not … Continue reading Running Dialogue
Enjoy the Ride
Sometimes I spend so much time worrying about what I am going to do next, that I don't realize I've just wasted all of that time worrying. The time passed all on its own, and what did I do with it? I worried it away. There is something bigger than my thinking brain that keeps … Continue reading Enjoy the Ride
A Good Day
It's a good day to be happy. I know it's common to wish this insane year would be over already, but I can't help but think about all of the people who's loved ones never even made it to see this year, be it crazy-terrible or not. I agree that this year sucks, but if … Continue reading A Good Day
Choose Love
A Course in Miracles says: "There is only one problem, choosing fear over love." The world seems to be chock full of problems, or as ACIM points out, it's full of fear. Even all of the anger that's coming up in our distressed society is really just a cover for fear. The answer to this … Continue reading Choose Love
Simply the Best
Expect it to work out. Get so busy expecting that good things will happen, that you forget to worry about the bad things that might happen. Expect the best, and you may just get it. You'll certainly be in a good mood by simply expecting the best, until you do get it.
Compassion
Being frozen with fear and anxiety, left immobilized and numb, is not the same as simply loafing around, doing nothing with your life because you have no ambition. In that regard, you're not lazy, you're overwhelmed. So, the last thing you need is to beat up on yourself further for being incapacitated from doing anything … Continue reading Compassion
Precious Commodities
Wasting time focusing on all of the things that are wrong with the world is no way to live. What's the point in living if you give away all of your energy and attention to bad news, horrible acts and moronic behavior endlessly displayed online and on TV? Considering how short our lives really are, … Continue reading Precious Commodities
Shook
It's so easy to get wrapped up in the petty inconveniences of life. But then out of nowhere, the earth can shake from underneath, and rattle you out of bed at 4 am, just to remind you that you don't have as much control over your life as you think you do. Major life-altering catastrophes … Continue reading Shook
Wherever
Destination Happiness is a trap. Thinking that you'll be happy, that you'll finally feel abundant, or be at peace once you reach some place other than where you are, is just a trick you're playing on yourself. Even though I know this, I still fall for it and need the reminder myself. The feeling that … Continue reading Wherever
Happy Day
Tomorrow is going to come whether we're ready or not. We are the ones with no guarantee if we'll be there to face it. So, if we do get to see the new day, we should thank our lucky stars and then live it up. Every moment that we get to live is a chance … Continue reading Happy Day
Overthinking
It's the moments when I'm not thinking so much about how things should be, that I feel the most alive. There's a big difference between thinking about life, and living it. I only hope I can remember that more often, especially whenever I tend to overthink things. Those are the times when I hope I … Continue reading Overthinking
Good Deeds
Our actions tell the story of who we are. Actions speak louder than words. So, if you want to convey that you're a good person, it's simple, do good deeds. That alone should be incentive enough to want to make the highest available choice in how to act, every time. But, if that really isn't … Continue reading Good Deeds
Spark Joy
Every few months I like go through my closets and drawers to take inventory of what I have, and purge what I haven't used it in a while. I like to follow Marie Kondo's KonMarie method and clear out anything that no longer "sparks joy" with me. Then I can tidy up and neatly store … Continue reading Spark Joy
Expect the Best.
Everything begins with a thought. So, you might as well start out with the best intended thoughts you can think. Expect the best. Train your mind to believe that the best outcome will always work out for you, and start to see how it does just that.
Forward
The way I see it, is that it's just a waste of time to point fingers and complain about what has gone wrong. Actually, looking back just to point out how bad it was is worse than a waste of time, it's foolish. And you're nobody's fool. Time only marches forward, so we should face … Continue reading Forward
The Real Endgame
When I really question why I want anything that I want, it seems to always be for the same reason. It's because I think I will be happy once I get it. Happiness is the real endgame. The reality is, that happiness can be had without any prerequisites required. So, why not just go directly … Continue reading The Real Endgame
Until it’s Over
It's important to remember that the story isn't over, until it's over. In other words, if you still have a spark in you, then you still have a chance to achieve your dreams. Things may look grim and final, and yet a breakthrough could be just around the corner. So keep your head up, and … Continue reading Until it’s Over
A bit of Common Sense
I remind myself often of something Abraham-Hicks once said: If something you want is slow to come to you, it can be for only one reason: You are spending more time focused upon its absence than you are about its presence. That's the most clear bit of common sense you can get, and yet it … Continue reading A bit of Common Sense
Move Mountains
It's okay to plan out what you want to accomplish in your life, but it's important to not get stuck in the planning stage. Action is the magic key to getting those goals achieved. You won't be a master at it in the beginning, but if you start moving in the direction of your goals, … Continue reading Move Mountains
Abundance
To create a life of abundance, the most powerful state of mind you can cultivate, is an attitude of gratitude. We can't expect to gain anything more in our life if we aren't grateful for what we already have. What good would more do for us anyway, if we don't appreciate and have gratitude for … Continue reading Abundance
Cherish
Do you ever play the game where you think if I could travel back through time and visit my younger self, I'd tell him or her to really enjoy their youth and this innocent chapter... or something along those lines? Well, what do you think your future self is going to think about this time … Continue reading Cherish
Expiration
This has been an extremely challenging year. That is not a surprising statement to anyone reading it and currently living through this year of so-called perfect vision: 2020. In fact, "challenging" may be an understatement. Regardless, we're going through it, and soon it will end. Just like each of our individual stories will eventually come … Continue reading Expiration
Choose Kindness
Choosing to be kind is practicing mastery in your life. It's such a low and easy choice to be cruel. But being kind is a powerful choice that can elevate everything in your life. Being kind can improve, and even eliminate the situation you thought required cruelty in the first place. But it's impossible to … Continue reading Choose Kindness
Authenticity
I used to push myself to be good enough to belong in a life I didn't really like. I thought I would finally like it if only I got better at navigating it. It was a convoluted expression of impostor syndrome. Impostor syndrome is defined as a psychological pattern in which one doubts one's accomplishments … Continue reading Authenticity
