How to Age Gracefully
"I have to do it." vs. "I get to do it." Over the last few weeks, I've been spending a lot of my time around the 85-and-older crowd. It's quite easy to carry a conversation with them. They have mountains of life advice to share. In some ways, they've grouped...
Simplicity
sim·plic·i·ty simˈplisədē/ noun » the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do. » the quality or condition of being plain or natural. » a thing that is plain, natural, or easy to understand. Qualities associated with clarity, ease. It's deceptive. And...
Make time. Take Action.
What's on your mind today? Sometimes I wake up and don't even know what's really on my mind, because all I can see is my to-do list. The ever-present state of "business" is front and center. Again. It's a bit of a badge of honor, don't you think? I know I was raised...
Building the New
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." I chose Philosophy as my minor in college, so I'm no stranger to Socrates and the like. However, this quote is not actually from the classical Greek philosopher....
27 Tips to Transform Your Health
Transform your mind and body with these simple, yet challenging tips. Tip 1: Put yourself first! If you've ever been on an airplane, you know that on EVERY FLIGHT they repeat the safety rules: put the oxygen mask on yourself first. Then help others. It's no different...
Designing Your Life
How to build a well-lived, joyful life. By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Big Magic
Creative Living Beyond Fear. By Elizabeth Gilbert
Beauty Will Save the World
by Brian Zahnd. Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of Christianity
Love Your Neighbor
A lesson in mindfulness: how to love your neighbor.
Integrity, Grace, and Expansion
Last week I posted about INTEGRITY. The week before that, it was about GRACE. This week, I'm thinking about EXPANSION. Most of us, myself included, walk around on this green earth with an internal dialogue that holds us back. We limit our own potential with the small...
