No matter how busy we are or how full our schedule is, we must make it a priority to take time to rest. We often fill up our days with as much as we can possibly pack in, and at the end of the day we are exhausted and either still have tasks left undone … Continue reading Allowing Tranquility
In Zen Buddhism, shoshin is a word that means beginner's mind. It simply refers to letting go of preconceived notions and certainty by having the mindset of someone who is just beginning to learn about something. As a beginner, we are eager to learn, open to discovering something new, and we question everything because we … Continue reading Beginner’s Mind
If you’ve ever been to a large shopping center, then you’ve seen those signs that say, “You are here.” It has a map of where stores are located based on where you are in relation to where you want to go. You have to know where you are, in order to know where you are … Continue reading You Are Here
When we ask ourselves “What will I focus on today?” it is imperative that we do so with the understanding that we have a choice. Perspective is important and it is powerful. “It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.”Henry David Thoreau By harnessing the power of our perspective and using … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Perspective
It is said that the present is the instant where the past and the future come together, and in order for it to be constructive it is essential to know both where you’ve been and where you want to go. We are always creating our lives and it is up to us whether we just … Continue reading Where the Past and Future Collide
When we’re overwhelmed and dealing with challenging times, depression, and feeling like nothing is good, it is especially important to be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, and to not succumb to feelings of despair, fear, and anxiety. I know; easier said than done, right? “No storm, not even the one in your life, can last … Continue reading The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
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