It was not until I became an adult that I realized how fortunate I was because of my Eurasian descent. My mother is a second-generation Japanese American, and my father is Anglo. It was at a time when interracial marriages were not commonplace; my folks were ahead of their time. We come into life as blank slates. Each of our experiences colors the canvas that becomes “us.” What we are…
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The world pandemic is testing our stability. Fueled by the disinformation and misinformation propagated on mass media has thrown many off-kilter and left many feeling out of sorts. There is a soundless call traversing the ethers. It is signaling for equilibrium. While taking action feels proactive, it is not always the answer. There is also a time when reflection is needed. When faced with significant challenges, a breath and a…
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A habit is a decision that you made at some point, then stopped making but continued acting on it ~ Charles Duhigg Not all habits are created equal. The habit of who we are comprises everything we need to live our lives and, in some cases, those that are no longer necessary. All habits are learned and acquired behaviors. They can start consciously or often unconsciously becoming habits before we…
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“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ― Dalai Lama XIV There is a new movement upon us. It is a social trend worth becoming. Random acts of kindness are infiltrating our way of being. The act of paying it forward is a concept of paying for a coffee, sandwich, or slice of pizza for another to be used later. These acts of kindness are seen…
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For some, the Covid reset has made their lives quieter, with less movement, less stress, a time for introspection and self-discovery. For others, it has been the opposite. For them, the lack of stimulation and activity has been an ordeal, and the silence has become thunderous. The fear of silence is absolute. Although it was relatively unheard of 50 yrs ago, it became a standard diagnosis 20 years ago. The…
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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 Our self-talk is the internal dialogue that is influenced by our subconscious minds. It reveals our inner thoughts and beliefs that can expose our positive and negative feelings about ourselves. Negative self-talk is the dialogue that rolls around inside, telling us…
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Zoom room has become a standard reference during the stay at home mandates throughout the country. Thankfully the interface was already in place to create an almost seamless transition from face to face interactions to on-screen communications. I, for one, am for it. I enjoy the simplicity of turning on my device and logging in. Aside from the lack of actual human contact, the ability to have multiple people engaged…
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“It is as noble to receive as it is to give.” ~ Gandhi When I began to understand the universe and the laws of attraction, I realized that I needed to change my perception of receiving. To manifest, one needs to receive, graciously and without remorse or apology; otherwise, the universe will pass you by, providing for someone open to accepting its bounty. Manifestation works on both physical and…
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When we think we have everything figured out, the universe tests us to see if we learned the lesson. If we move through it calmly and with mindful consciousness, we can pat ourselves on the backs, tallying one more lesson understood. Yet, don’t rest on your laurels too long, the lessons never cease, and when we think one has undoubtedly passed, it may come back disguised as another. We must…
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Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success acheived ~ Helen Keller When I was a child, my feet hurt so much that I cried. My mother rubbed them to ease my discomfort, telling me they were growing pains and would pass. Not until adulthood did I understand how profoundly those words…
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