Maria Christina Alexandra wrote : “It is necessary to try to surpass one’s self always; this occupation ought to last as long as life” I sat quite a while after reading this. I know all about that ambition and what it fuels….
why meditation is profoundly necessary…. more here on meditation: Why I practice loving-kindness meditation My thoughts are not who I am Relying on my practice Related articles Meditation: 10 Reasons Why You Should (southweb.org) A Layman’s Guide to Mindful Meditation…
My grandmother was a determined woman, although I’m not sure how many people noticed it. Her name was Grace and I think that name cloaked her power; it made people not realize what a force she was. Perhaps that was…
For a long long time, I thought my thinking ability was my salvation. I couldn’t play sports, I wasn’t insanely funny or outgoing, I wasn’t good-looking enough to get the free pass…. so I relied upon my thinking to help…
I’m teaching some goal / business planning workshops these days, centered around mindfulness and discovering what really matters. Found a killer resource in my preparation: 1. What do I want to experience out of life? 2. How do I want…
Sometimes the fuel of ambition, greed, stress, embers from a deal on fire, passionate creativity or just simply way too much coffee wakes me in the night. On such occasions, I end the struggle by getting up and finding my…
I’ve long benefited from leaving things early, bailing out half way thru, sometimes even in the first 10 minutes. My firm belief is that a single idea executed now far exceeds a bunch of great ideas that go nowhere. This…
“How do I unhook this madness? I need my core to be mine, not controlled by the outside! Its got to start from me too me, faster, more sustainable, more often. I know that’s what meditation is now for…..
I have a dear friend who’s spent countless hours with me, sharing wisdom on this concept of training my mind. I really didn’t get it at first– But I believed him enough that I kept trying anyway. Eventually I discovered…
Have you noticed lately that working on yourself has somehow become almost trendy? I notice people talk about their therapists, their “time” on the yoga mat and the latest meditative mantra they are running in a similar fashion to ordering…