Mornings can be enchanting times of hope, belief, optimism, and self-love. Or, they can be annoying, premature, and stiff. If you have any desire at all to have a good day, then you need to get your thoughts, decisions, and actions aligned the minute you open your eyes. To fire up the ol’ engine, it …
There’s a difference between resting and doing nothing. Rest is rejuvenating. It’s intentional downtime when your body and mind can do their housekeeping and regenerate. Idling is different. It’s waiting, maybe restlessly. It’s passing time, maybe while filling the mind with distractions. Not every single second of our lives needs to be super-duper intentional. But …
Weekends, offices, celebrations, and vacations can be filled with laughs and adventure. And they are usually filled with food, too. But just because it’s a special occasion or break from your normal routine doesn’t mean you have to stray from your principles or goals. Likewise, just because you have stout principles and goals doesn’t mean …
You are capable of more than you allow yourself to believe. Everything you’ve ever heard, been told, seen, done, not done – it’s all been bounded. We don’t always mean to, but we tend to create boundaries around our capabilities and then live like we’re surrounded by a moat filled with lava. But that’s all …
Life gets weird and messy, and sometimes things don’t turn out the way we envision. But it’s still possible to be happy, and all those twists and turns can be a gifts. It just takes time to see it that way. Instead of harboring anger, resentment, or jealousy, it’s better take ownership over our lives …
We all have the same amount of time each day. And we all have a finite time here on Earth. Why not make the most of our minutes and fill our days with joyful activities, productive work, and tranquil reflection? Of course, not all days will feel joyful, not all work tasks will be productive, …
One of the reasons we hesitate to try new things is that we’re afraid to fail. Maybe we expect to fail, but we are afraid to look like a fool. We may even be a bit lazy. But there’s so much life to live. So many things to know. So many skills to develop. So …
Life is a series of events strung together with feelings. We don’t have to jump out of planes, win races, or have VIP status to think our lives are amazing. Often, it’s in the small moments when we find true joy. A quiet joy that resonates through every cell and reminds us how wonderful it …
Yoga classes are great. They are an excellent opportunities to learn, meet people, and unwind. And the shared energy is so powerful. But we mustn’t neglect our need for solitude. It is important that we develop the skills and confidence to practice at home or wherever we are, so that we don’t become too reliant …
