Hello friend,
The following are some of my latest discoveries, feel-good stories that have personally impacted my life over the years. May they be helpful to you as well.
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See What Happens When You Tap into a New Aspect of a Familiar Landscape.
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― W.B. Yeats
“We are so busy managing our lives,” writes the Irish poet and author John o’Donohue, “that we forget this great mystery we are involved in.” And the more we do so, the less connected we feel to the deeper world around us. Today, we’ll explore the new Science of everyday wonder, and how to see things differently to empower yourself along this journey. Continue reading.>>>
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Birds and Buddha Nature: Unraveling the Feathered Zen Masters
“When the Sun of compassion arises darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere.”― Amit Ray. Birds, with their graceful flight and melodic songs, have captivated human fascination for centuries. But beyond their physical beauty and innate behaviors, birds seem to have us wondering whether they possess Buddha Nature. Continue reading.>>>
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Sunset Serenity: How Watching the Sunset Can Lift Your Spirits.
Have you ever caught the sight of a sunset, and just for a moment, you stood still? You might even have found yourself in a trance, staring at something resembling awe. Or maybe you took a picture, capturing a memory that could be relived again and again? Well, you’re not alone. As it turns out, these phenomena have been a great wonder and fascination in the human mind for thousands of years. Even In today’s modern world, where tech screens are the default, nature never ceases to hold our attention in all its glory. We often view a clear sky as a metaphor for a new start. That’s why you may hear people say, “Blue sky thinking.” In the same way, sunrises or sunsets are events we believe, hold promises. Continue reading.>>>
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The Healing Power of Stillness: Embracing the Power of Inner Silence.
This year has been all about doing less for me. Less screen time. Less busyness. Less drama…Just less. Part of the reason for wanting less is so that I make room for stillness and slowness. Some people treat these things like diseases to avoid. Others (like myself) embrace it whenever possible. As French mathematician and physicist, Blaise Pascal observed in 1654, “All of humanity’s problems, stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” As some of us say today, “I felt that.” Continue reading. >>>
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz SUMMARY
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. A renowned spiritual teacher and an internationally bestselling author.
- Life is defined by perspective, which is the dream of reality: a different outlook or vision results in more positive or negative energy.
- Words hold the power to persuade, hurt, or uplift others. Use your words carefully. Avoid using words to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.
- Nothing others do is because of you.
- People who make assumptions become committed to those assumptions and deny any contradicting truth. Continue reading. >>>
15 Habits That Can Help Clear Your Mind
Over the years, I have learned that personal improvement is not so much about making massive— earth-shattering changes, but rather it’s the daily efforts that create better habits and routines. The following 15 Habits, Can Help Clear Your Mind Starting Today. Continue reading.>>>
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30 Life Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in my Twenties
When you’re in your 20s, you wish you’d known some hard truths about life; but you also know you wouldn’t have listened. Then you hit your mid-twenties and realize you’re in a deep hole.
The following are 30 Life Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in my Twenties that are so important to practice in today’s world.
If you’re in your 10s’ 20s’ 30s’ 40s’ or beyond, then you need to hear this. May they open your eyes as much as they did mine. Continue reading.>>>
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3 Lessons from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
“Creativity is sacred, and it is not sacred. What we make matters enormously, and it doesn’t matter at all. We toil alone, and we are accompanied by spirits. We are terrified, and we are brave. Art is a crushing chore and a wonderful privilege.”― Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert teaches us how to live a creative life beyond fear, despite all our concerns. Gilbert explains where creativity comes from, and how you can take the stress out of the creative process. The following are three main lessons from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert that’ll help you unleash your creativity amidst all fear. The only way to deal with them is to know that they exist and get comfortable with it. Gilbert tells us that, the best thing we can do is to allow curiosity to drive our decisions while keeping fear in the backseat. Because fear doesn’t get a vote. Its only job is to remind you of the essential things. Nothing more or less. Continue reading.>>>
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The Lesson That Took Me the Longest to Learn
“Wherever we’re trying to go, we do not bully ourselves there. We believe ourselves there.” -Leeana Tankersley
When I think about the lesson that took me the longest to learn, I realize it’s a lack of self-compassion. Like, I thought I was supposed to do things before it was possible to do them, but I’d soon realized that everything that we’re doing in the here and now Is our life’s work. Like, It is our life’s work to improve our mindset. Continue reading.>>>
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5 Things I Did to Lose a Few Pounds Under 30 Days.
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
These are habits we don’t often think of when considering dieting, yet, these are the metrics that matter more to our long-term success.
If you previously struggled with weight loss, or are in the process, perhaps you might want to go with these five things. Here are five things you can do right now to shred a few pounds in a few days and feel at your best. Continue reading.>>>
Nature surrounds us all the time―unfolding in the vast canvas above us.
The warm hues of the setting sun can trigger a cascade of positive emotions. In effect, it can help reduce stress and enhance our overall mood.
As for me, I find a few minutes of stretch yoga after a long day of sitting, do wonders for my body. And more often than not, it decompresses my spine to help prevent potential back pain. Therefore, I make it part of my evening rituals. Continue reading.>>>
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3 Things Mother Teresa and Gandhi Can Teach Us about Privacy, Action & Doing.
Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa are a few of the great humanitarians in history who inspired independence without war and freedom across the world. Their core principles of non-violence, peace, and compassion; have been some of the blueprints we try to emulate in our own lives. Here are 3 Things Mother Teresa and Gandhi Can Teach Us about Privacy, Action & Doing. Continue reading.>>>
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When You Want to Return Evil for Evil, Remember This…
May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. —George Carlin. In ancient times, they say that, when people wanted to kill a bear; they would hang a heavy log over a bowl of honey. The bear would then push the log to eat the honey. In doing so, the log would swing back and hit the bear—just enough for him to hit it back even harder. This back-and-forth would go on for a while, until eventually, the log catches momentum, with enough power to kill the bear. Continue reading.>>>
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The Importance of Quiet Moments.
I have this belief that the quiet moments are the best moments in life. My favorite quiet moment, is when I got up early and go for a walk in nature. I’d often bring my skateboard for a ride along, cruising while the rest of world slowly wakes up. To me, these sort of stillness, quiet morning reflection, where I’m not checking emails, I’m not checking notifications, where I’m sort of fully very much in the moment, are the best moments. Continue reading.>>>
The traveler’s gift by Andy Andrews: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success. Summary notes.
After losing his full-time job, David Ponder struggled to feed his family and make ends meet. The guilt of not being able to provide for his family compelled Ponder to drive dangerously on an icy road where he’d then crashed into a tree, where he remained unconscious. Continue reading.>>>
