The Gift of a Backstory
Disney announced they are releasing, Mufasa: The Lion King at the end of 2024. December 20th, to be specific. More… Continue reading The Gift of a Backstory
Question of the Day: What’s one “hack” for maintaining continual mindful awareness in daily life?
Using the breath as an anchor is a classic example. However, the breath can be too subtle a sensation for… Continue reading Question of the Day: What’s one “hack” for maintaining continual mindful awareness in daily life?
Are You Feeding the Right Wolf?
For many reasons, I’ve been thinking a lot about values lately. More and more, it feels like my personal values… Continue reading Are You Feeding the Right Wolf?
Embracing Change: Your Journey to Reinvention
Have you ever found yourself yearning for a fresh start, a chance to redefine who you are and what you… Continue reading Embracing Change: Your Journey to Reinvention
Am I Journaling? Why?
Unpopular Opinion: I’m not really into journaling. But I think it’s happening anyway.
Skillful Effort: Receptive Aspects of Dealing with Unskillful States
In my previous two posts, I tried to outline the first and second Great Efforts, which form part of the… Continue reading Skillful Effort: Receptive Aspects of Dealing with Unskillful States
5 Ways to Reconnect with the Earth
Happy Earth Day! How will you celebrate our wonderful planet today? One of the best things you can do is… Continue reading 5 Ways to Reconnect with the Earth
The Power of Letting Go: Finding Happiness in the Present
Why dwelling on the past? It’s natural to cherish fond memories and learn from past experiences, but clinging to the… Continue reading The Power of Letting Go: Finding Happiness in the Present
Bravery, One Publish at a Time
Over the 62 episodes we’ve produced, I’ve been lucky to talk with enough bloggers on the Sharing the Heart of… Continue reading Bravery, One Publish at a Time
The Healing Benefits of Reflexology
On Friday, I went for a reflexology treatment for the first time. I first learned about this natural healing art… Continue reading The Healing Benefits of Reflexology
Why Emotionally Intelligent People Never Seek Revenge
In the heat of anger or hurt, seeking revenge often feels like the most satisfying option. However, the truth is… Continue reading Why Emotionally Intelligent People Never Seek Revenge
The challenges of career transitions
What do you do? Its such a straightforward question, asking about our jobs, our careers. At least it ought to… Continue reading The challenges of career transitions
Mistakes! I’ve Made a Few!
Good morning! As I shared in last Monday’s post, I took some time this past weekend to fully unplug and… Continue reading Mistakes! I’ve Made a Few!
Santuario de la Verónica
Last time I was in Peru, I visited the Santuario de la Verónica. My friend Jennifer (whom I met during my… Continue reading Santuario de la Verónica
Finding Happiness: Asking the Right Questions to Unlock Fulfillment
In pursuing happiness, we often search for external sources of joy. Yet, true happiness often lies within, waiting to be… Continue reading Finding Happiness: Asking the Right Questions to Unlock Fulfillment
The Cognitive Process Called Hope
I think I’ve been using the word “hope” wrong. I often use it interchangeably with “wish.” As in, “I hope… Continue reading The Cognitive Process Called Hope
Signs It’s Time to Unplug and Recharge
In our fast-paced world, taking the time to unplug and recharge is not only good for our mental health, it… Continue reading Signs It’s Time to Unplug and Recharge
Fika: the Swedish Tradition of Togetherness and Relaxation
In the heart of Scandinavia, nestled among the fjords and forests, lies a cultural tradition that embodies warmth, camaraderie, and… Continue reading Fika: the Swedish Tradition of Togetherness and Relaxation
Skillful Effort: The Second Great Effort
In the previous post, I described and reflected on the first of the Four Great Efforts, which are a canonical… Continue reading Skillful Effort: The Second Great Effort
What Can We Learn From Nordic Countries About Happiness?
The 2024 World Happiness Report results are in. Once again, the tiny nordic countries of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and… Continue reading What Can We Learn From Nordic Countries About Happiness?
The Size And Colour Of a Lie
The bond which I shared with that little girl, from the kindergarten I once worked at, was truly special. It… Continue reading The Size And Colour Of a Lie
Exploring Scandinavian Serenity: Hygge, and Fika
Welcome to the first post of the short series exploring the captivating concepts of serenity and well-being from Scandinavian countries.… Continue reading Exploring Scandinavian Serenity: Hygge, and Fika
In Hindsight
Recently I was in a noisy restaurant with some friends and acquaintances recently when I heard someone behind me say,… Continue reading In Hindsight
Skillful Effort: The First Great Effort
This post is about the philosophical practice and topic of Skillful Effort. There are at least two major dimensions to… Continue reading Skillful Effort: The First Great Effort
Do We Have a Loneliness Crisis?
Over the weekend, I attended a talk by Jeremy Nobel, author of Project UnLonely. Dr. Nobel discussed why we need… Continue reading Do We Have a Loneliness Crisis?
Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing
In a world that glorifies productivity and constant busyness, the Dutch have a refreshing perspective: niksen, the art of doing… Continue reading Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing
Acknowledging Spirits
Spirits, or whatever we call these things, have ways of getting our attention and reasons for wanting to have it.
A Closer Look at Economic Inequality Between Men and Women
On March 8th we celebrate International Women’s Day, a poignant moment to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality… Continue reading A Closer Look at Economic Inequality Between Men and Women
What you see is not what I see
It was the season of Christmas, when I ventured into the wild realm of secondary school education as a substitute… Continue reading What you see is not what I see
Years In The Making
My brother introduced me to a new phrase when were talking a few months ago about Dutch Bros Coffee. Dutch… Continue reading Years In The Making
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