We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit. ~Aristotle The prevalence of fatigue in the general population is commonplace. It can be a physical or a medical condition, yet often, it is neither. Feeling tired is not because we have done too much but rather because we have too little that sparks our spirit, so fatigue illuminates the weariness in our souls. When…
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Finding balance in our busy lives can be challenging. We look for activities to blow off steam while also maintaining social and work obligations. Even when we take the time to work out, we often push for the burn, going the extra lap, or adding more weight to lift. While working out is a great energy outlet, it can contribute to more stress. Frequently those activities are accompanied by loud…
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“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Throughout time, humans have sought spiritual guidance in hopes of awakening to a higher power. We search out gurus, make pilgrimages, listen to endless podcasts from those we think have all of the answers. Yet what if we have it turned around? What if we have all…
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“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.” This quote was traced back to several publications in the 1800s, although in more recent years was attributed to Lucille Ball. Regardless of its origin, the message holds. Just as life begets life, energy begets energy. While there is a time to do less, it’s time to get moving if we have been in the do less mode…
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“The present moment is the only thing where there is no time. It is the point between past and future. It is always there and it is the only point we can access in time. Everything that happens, happens in the present moment. Everything that ever happened and will ever happen can only happen in the present moment. It is impossible for anything to exist outside of it.” ~Myrko…
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Communicating is a two-way street; otherwise, it is just talking out loud. Communication is about transferring information. So, when I recently saw a post that said, “I suffer from a disorder when I speak the truth, it pisses people off.” This caused me to pause then reread it several times. The person writing it missed a crucial element in communication. Being confrontational rarely leads to the desired outcome and communication;…
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I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. ~ Albert Einstein As the year ends and the new year begins to unfurl, many of us peer into the horizons of what will come. Looking into the future often requires self-reflection. 2021 brought shifts in lifestyle and the need to adapt to a new set of protocols. These shifts require one thing: ganas or the desire to learn. Learning…
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I received my first copy of this life-changing book, Le Petit Prince, aka The Little Prince, written by the writer/aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry when I was a child. Of course, I read it with a bit of help, clinching my love of books early. But, little did I know, it would still rank as an all-time favorite and source of inspiration throughout my life. There is much controversy about the…
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Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. —Tony Robbins Do you shout your goals out to the world before you start something new, or do you keep them to yourself as you test the waters? Each approach has pros and cons; the manner we choose can vary with differing results. If you share goals, what method is best for reaching them? To Share or…
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“Failure is constructive feedback that tells you to try a different approach to accomplish what you want.” ― Idowu Koyenikan Improving who we are, whether for self-development or in business, is a continuous process. It does not happen in a one-time fix; it requires constant focus. People with growth mindsets acknowledge that the brain grows and changes through effort. Therefore, continuous improvement is their standard. They embrace failures as opportunities,…
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