I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. ~ Georg C. Litchenberg Change is the vehicle of evolution. It is the guide to the future, the direction to flow. It is a function of life, as seen in nature. Nature has an innate understanding of adaptability, which is instrumental to longevity. Nature is…
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Originally published on AGEIST under the title: Faces of Strength “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ― Nelson Mandela What does it mean to be strong? Images of strength inundate us in advertising and media; athletes who surpass what was once possible, stories of heroic acts of survival, superhuman efforts in the face of adversity,…
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“To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.” – Jack Kornfield “It’s all about the let go. Without the release, we have nothing.” Countless times I’ve reminded those of this core lesson as I trained them to ride their horses. And the more I said it, the more…
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Fall is the time of year when the let go is seen everywhere. As foliage drops its leaves to make way for new growth, what better time is there for us to do the same? If you are ready for a change that will make you look and feel years younger, it is time to clear away what is not complementary to who you want to be. Looking at ourselves…
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An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it. Mahatma Gandhi Truth and facts are not the same. Facts are based on fundamental research and quantifiable measures. Truth can be subjective. Your reality is different than mine. The truth may include fact, but it can also have beliefs. My truths have been confirmed over and over in my life.…
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“We have many ways of creating our realities based on the the different ways we perceive.” ― Zamm Zamudio What we see is not always what it is. It is only our perception of it. Life is not black or white; it can reside in shades of gray. The ability to see both sides of the coin, cross the line, and look from the opposite side of the road is a…
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Are we more self-conscious about our physical scars or the personal ones that cannot be seen? Do you remember your first physical scar? I was the kid that was always running around and falling, skinning my knees. My grandmother was concerned that I would have “unsightly unladylike” knees when I grew up. Do you remember your first emotional scar? Was anyone concerned that you would grow up and have to…
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May you always stay forever young. ~Bob Dylan Have you ever wondered why some people age slower than others while others are on the express train to old age? Sure we can attribute it to genetics, yet, there are crucial factors to staying youthful. Therefore, to understand aging, it is helpful to understand age. 1) Chronological age is your birth year. It is a number. 2) Biological age is what you…
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Dance with the devil we know rather than the devil we don’t. ~unknown Life is a perpetual state of motion. Every nanosecond of every day, everything changes. The earth rotates, air circulates, water flows, erosion happens, and our cells regenerate. But, once a moment has passed, what was, cannot, and will never be again? Nothing is static. Think about driving. We get behind the wheel, intending to arrive at our…
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It’s said that the way we do anything is the way we do everything. ~unknown Making an impact on society can be effortless, cost nothing, and is readily available daily. Kindness is a sentiment espoused by millions. But have you integrated this powerful behavior into your actions? Do you spread kindness in all areas of your life, or is it just for a select few? Most of us have…
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