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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Sometimes when you’re overwhelmed by a situation – when you’re in the darkest of darkness – that’s when your priorities are reordered. ~ Phoebe Snow Feeling overwhelmed is a symptom of an imbalance of body, mind, and spirit. It can happen to everyone, yet it is controllable by redirecting our reactions to it. It is essential to get back in balance before we can shift our focus. Several signs alert…
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Being still, looking, and listening activates the non-conceptual intelligence within you. Let stillness direct your words and actions. ~Eckhart Tolle The world is testing our mental soundness. Fueled by the dramatic and life-changing weather patterns, coupled with disinformation and misinformation propagated by mass media, have thrown many off-kilter and left many feeling out of sorts. Yet, the quest for equilibrium is always present, and a quiet call traverses the ethers, signaling…
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In order to uplift the planet, you have to be uplifted first. Get used to taking care of yourself so that you can be of greater service. ~Anita Moorjani Self-talk is the internal dialogue influenced by our subconscious minds. It reveals our inner thoughts and beliefs and can reveal our positive and negative feelings about ourselves. Negative self-talk is the dialogue that rolls around inside, telling us we are not…
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Reposted from December 2018 When you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never tried to sleep with a mosquito. African Proverb As many of you who follow my blog know, the recent California wildfires have impacted many of my friends and family. After the relief that my property came through with minimal damage, I realized I was still under immense stress. Even as I…
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What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality? ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning Many words in other languages lack a direct English translation. Oubaitori (桜梅桃李) is one such concept. The Japanese word encompasses a sentiment that encourages people to honor their individuality and embrace the unique journey of their lives. Kanji is the Japanese writing system that uses characters, each symbol conveying a meaning or idea rather than…
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Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. ~Dalai Lama Celebrating what we already have is the foremost path to abundance. Seeing the goodness in life, being content with it, and not wanting the abundance of another can improve our overall well-being. It is challenging to stay grateful when we look…
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We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ~ Epictetus Family gatherings are an opportunity to connect, make new memories, and share old ones. They can also be a barometer of our spiritual growth. There is no better place for those on a journey of self-awareness to test if we can really walk the walk and not just talk the…
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