Study the past if you would define the future. ― Confucius Sharing our stories has become a means of connection. For those who have also weathered storms, it creates a bond of solidarity. These stories are worn as a badge of honor, a testament to our survival. The parallel of our experiences with others has made it okay to retell and relive what was. Once expressed, it can lead to healing,…
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When things begin accelerating wildly out of control, sometimes patience is the only answer. Press pause. Douglas Rushkoff Doing nothing is sometimes required when we hit an impasse or there is no clear way to continue. This deliberate break can help reassess a situation. Tactical pause is a military term that involves intentionally pausing any undertaking to re-evaluate, refocus, and realign a situation. Stopping often allows for more effective and…
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The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. ~ Socrates In the mid-70s, I moved to Maui, upcountry, onto a 9+ acre property, and into a less than 500-square-foot shack. It was of single-wall construction, meaning you could see through some of the planks, and if not controlled, the Kukui grass would make its way inside. The living…
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Autonomous life began by cutting the cord so we could take our first breath. We have become accustomed to accepting that we are who we are, that certain things are how they will always be, and that nothing can alter them. Once ingrained, ways of being stay with us throughout our lives unless we break free of our energetic connections with what established them. When the soul yearns for something more,…
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“Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” ~ Roy T. Bennett Words hold vibrations. Choosing our words to color our world creates the tone and tenor of our lives. Certain words resonate at a high frequency, while others do the opposite. Should appears to be a…
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Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change. ~Richard Branson Change is not easy. Many find it hard. We fight to hold on, and we fight to let go. We hold on to what was or what could have been: to mistakes made, to love lost, and to beliefs that no longer serve our higher good. We want it to last forever once we get a…
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It’s already yours. ~the universe Manifestation isn’t magic; it doesn’t just happen with the snap of our fingers. It’s not hoping for a pile of money to materialize, to drop a dress size instantly, or for a new car to appear on our driveways; it takes more than hope or a wish. Often, it starts by getting out of our way. Are you imagining an extraordinary life? Are you wondering…
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Experience is not what happens to you- it’s how you interpret what happens to you ~ Aldous Huxley Physical fitness is at the forefront of many minds, but what about emotional fitness? One key to a successful and joyful life is balance. When our minds sway away from negative thoughts and instead focus on creative and productive activities, we experience inner stability. This stability allows us to strengthen our emotional…
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. ~ William Arthur Ward I complain; who doesn’t? Everyone I know does, some more than others. Complaining has become a habit and a norm of society. It’s how we connect and communicate. We complain about the weather, the traffic, or whatever perceived injustice we had to endure. We complain about politics, the cost…
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You can have it all, just not all at the same time. ~ Betty Friedan Can we have it all? Many in our collective consciousness have decided that we cannot. Wanting more can be perceived as selfish or greedy, as ungrateful for what we already have. I can be this, or I can be that. I can have a career or a relationship; I can’t have both. I want to…
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