Stillness in Motion

March 31, 2012

One of the best feelings in the world is an inner calm—a stillness within that transcends time and the constant demands of daily living. If you feel restless, unfocused, agitated, tired, uninterested, unmotivated, stuck, consider doing this one thing: move. Physically move your body. A moving body whose motion was not retarded by any resisting [...]

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Mastering Fate

March 23, 2012

A man convinced of his own merit will accept misfortune as an honor, for thus can he persuade others, as well as himself, that he is a worthy target for the arrows of fate.” ~ François de la Rochefoucauld Sometimes things don’t work out as planned or intended. Events can turn very quickly and change [...]

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When Things Get Personal

March 14, 2012

Don’t take things personally. It’s not you; it’s me. Don’t read too much into it. It’s not about you, it’s about them. I’ve heard (and said) those statements in situations that required an explanation of my actions or someone else’s actions. How should we react to other people’s unexpected actions as they relate to us? [...]

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Enigma vs. Identity

March 6, 2012

“I’ve never fooled anyone. I’ve let people fool themselves. They didn’t bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn’t argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn’t.” ~Marilyn Monroe In the past few weeks I’ve been obsessing over Marilyn Monroe’s life. I’ve [...]

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The Possibility of Now

February 28, 2012

Often times I catch myself reminiscing about (or regretting) something that happened in the past. Other times I’m not here but somewhere else looking forward to the future. That’s fine every once in a while. But what I want to share with you today is another form of avoiding this moment—waiting for whatever we’re experiencing [...]

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When It Comes to Pursuing Your Passion, What are You Willing to Give Up?

February 20, 2012

Can you succeed in pursuing your heart’s desires and dreams while maintaining a balanced life? Can you have a strong family dynamic, a successful career, a rich and engaging social life, time alone for reflection while taking care of your health and meeting all your other needs? Is it possible? The short answer is no. [...]

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Overcoming the Blah: How to Move Forward When You Don’t Feel Like It

February 13, 2012

In the previous article we talked about becoming aware of your blah moments and trying to see the pattern. I hope you got a chance to reflect on the times and occasions where you felt drained or unmotivated. It’s important to know where you’re at right now before you start moving forward. What can you [...]

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