I’ve been thinking a lot about our society and society’s relationship with logic and feeling, the tendency to prioritize logic over feelings, and then the consequence of finding ourselves in a position where we need to suppress those feelings in order to endure a life built by logic.
Read MoreLibraries are my happy place. I love books. I love to read and I love to learn. Most of all, I love the fact that the knowledge you seek is so easily accessible simply by finding the right book. A healthy diet not only consists of good food, but also of what you feed yourself through your senses, what you read, what you watch, hear and who you surround yourself with. Books can be good food and good medicine. Remember
Read MoreSo much of our reality is determined by mindset, and supportive stimuli. We can’t change our reality surrounded by the stimuli of our past reality. We can’t create a new reality by engaging in the old relational patterns, self-destructive behaviors associated with our old current self and current reality. Change involves a combination of saying yes and saying no.
Read MoreMatt and I talk a lot about standards. We’ve found that when we raise our standards, the universe usually comes through with something better for us. Getting clear on what you want also involves getting clear on what you don’t want. Have you been wasting your energy chasing things that, in actuality, you don’t want? If you can stop chasing the wrong things, you free up energy and space in your life for new and better things
Read MoreI was listening to a Podcast this weekend by Dean Grazioso on success. Dean offered a new perspective on the road to success. He explained most people make the mistake of thinking there’s one big secret to success. Often, success is made up of many small things which include building positive habits, breaking down limiting beliefs, and letting go of obligations or responsibilities which don’t serve you. He used the
Read MoreThere was a time after college, when I fell in love with food and with the art of creating meals. I think I was watching a lot of cooking shows, and reading Michael Pollan books at the time. Now, I’ll admit that I’ve lost touch with the art of food a bit. I work, and practice yoga, and come home to a dinner my husband prepped at the beginning of the week. There is something very special, and also rare about connecting
Read MoreRest doesn’t just have to equal stagnation or non-doing. Certain activities can also be renewing and recharging. Below are 11 ways to recharge:
Read MoreToo often we focus on what we don’t want. We think about, complain about, get angry about what’s not right. We miss the opportunity to design our new lives. Don’t focus your energy on fighting the old. Focus on building the new so you can feel all the feels associated with that dream. Happy weekend!
Read MoreAnother lovely poem. This poem is often featured in mindfulness retreats and workshops. I hope you enjoy.
Read MoreI remember 4th of July growing up. The neighborhood would get together for a barbecue. The adults would all gossip while the kids played and somebody inevitably brought strawberry shortcake. The grand finale at the end of the day was the fireworks show in our neighbor’s driveway. I loved it all. I think most of us have fond memories of fireworks and even in adulthood I find myself mesmerized by their light. With the
Read MoreChange is really, simplified down, a two part process. Yes, you could break it into more steps but for the sake of simplicity let’s keep it at two. The two steps are as follows:
Read MoreLife is too short. There are too many things in the world today that distract us from what will make our hearts truly happy. We must edit ruthlessly. If it’s not a hell yes. It’s a no. Happy Weekend!
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