So you’ve heard a thousand times over again that meditating is good for you. That it helps to reduce stress, gain more focus and that it can change your life. Why is it then, that so many of us may experience resistance to it? Why is it SO HARD sometimes?! It could be because you’re making …
The other day I was in the grocery store I was shopping for steak. Girl’s hungry and loves herself a nice, medium rare steak. As I’m looking at the options available, a couple of middle aged men approach the steaks to take a peek for themselves. Keep in mind I’m extremely excited at the possibility …
Smile! OMG, don’t move, that’s perfect…Wait, one more! Traveling through Southeast Asia has taught me a few interesting things: Patience I’m getting older More patience Not only are there millions of people everywhere — like really, millions — but there are also millions of cars, scooters, and so much hustle. I’ve never had so much trouble …
This morning I came across a bird in a cage on the porch of someone’s residence. I smiled and thought, “What a pretty bird, just nibbling on its food.” Shortly after, I noticed another bird in its own cage, but this time, my reaction was different. The second bird drew my attention because it was ferociously flapping its …
Ever wonder why your life is the way it is? Or why it matters how you live and what you do with your life? What you do matters. In fact, everything you do matters. Why? Because you are connected to everything around you. Everything that you do has an impact. No matter how big or small, no …
Each time I pass by a dead animal on the road I feel this gut-wrenching sadness and disappointment inside. What’s interesting, I’ve noticed, is the intensity of this feeling sometimes depends on the animal, it’s size, and even my current emotional state. It’s common to see squirrels, birds, skunks, raccoons. The other day, though, I passed a …