Learn To Flourish When You Are Not In Control
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ~Steve Maraboli On December 31, 2011 I experienced something I will never be able to blink away. I watched as my twelve-year-old... Read more... »
5 Essential Practices to Enjoy a Stress-Free Life
"Stress happens when your mind resists what is." ~Dan Millman A troubling thought, isn’t it? That most of us are too stressed out to even sleep through the night. You try to relax and decompress after a stressful day, but all you do is fight with your frustrations and worries all through... Read more... »
Turn Your Envy into Inspiration and Cultivate Your Own Joy
"Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own." ~Harold Coffin What happens when your neighbor upgrades to a mansion leaving your house in its shadow? What do you do when your friend’s business is expanding while you’re living paycheck to... Read more... »
5 Lessons on Living a Happy Life from Hiking in the Himalayas
"All seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness within." ~Horace Friess This year I felt a calling to explore the beauty of nature in a different way. I enrolled in a program where I would be hiking in the Himalayas. I would be living in camps and guest houses, away from any... Read more... »
Are You Settling for Less Than You Deserve in Your Relationship?
"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." ~Alexander Graham Bell It was around six years ago that I faced the moment of truth. I was sitting on my meditation pillow, having spent... Read more... »
How to Hold a Broken Heart (So You Can Get Through It)
"Sometimes this broken heart gives birth to anxiety and panic, sometimes to anger, resentment, and blame. But under the hardness of that armor there is the tenderness of genuine sadness …This continual ache of the heart is a blessing that when accepted fully can be shared with all."... Read more... »
An Ode to Solitude: The Beauty of Just Sitting
"I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude." ~Henry David Thoreau Meditation makes you realize it's not so much the silence as it is the not being around people that's so profound. No human interaction, a human break if you will, is its own simple kind of joy. ... Read more... »
How to Start Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Your Needs
“You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.” ~Tony Gaskins I highly value being loyal, honest, empathetic, and supportive. I am also partial to advocating for the underdog. As a result, I have historically attempted to be a... Read more... »
How to Regain Confidence After Someone Puts You Down
"You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anyone." ~Maya Angelou Have you ever been the recipient of put-downs, snide remarks, or hostile language? If you have, your confidence may have suffered a significant nosedive. I once attended a summer music camp for young musicians. I was... Read more... »
Stop Looking for Signs and Trust Yourself
"Always try to remember that most of the things that happen in this world aren’t signs. They happen because they happen, and their only real significance lies in normal cause and effect. You’ll drive yourself crazy if you start trying to pry the meaning out of every gust of wind or... Read more... »
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