Thinking and feeling is only a starting point We can think and feel all day long – and go nowhere. Without taking action – thought and feeling have no power. It is this idea that, to me, explains the meaning of my favorite Yoda quote, “Try not. Do or do n

Gratitude is not selfish Not to put too fine a point on it, feeling grateful and expressing gratitude is not an act of selfishness. How can I express gratitude when so many people are suffering so horridly? Because feeling grateful for things in no way di

Self-sabotaging and second-guessing are infuriating Despite the effort I have been making for over a decade to live life on my own terms, choosing my own paths – there is an ongoing challenge I can never seem to shake. I recently finished reading Gary Joh

Selfish is a matter of intent This is selfishness: You take and take, give nothing back, and don’t give a damn who you hurt in the process. You know your action is going to cause harm - but you don’t care. You know full well that your thoughts, feelings,

Self-awareness and mindfulness are one Mindfulness of your own headspace will help you be better aware of the outside world and how it impacts you. Mindfulness is a matter of being aware of yourself. To put it simply, mindfulness is recognizing, acknowled

Choosing to change No two days are ever exactly alike. I’ve come to better understand that over the years. Change, however, is the only constant in the whole Universe. I have come to realize that the best way to continuing growing, evolving, and striving

Are you aware of who you can and can’t please? Recognizing who you can and can’t please is a highly freeing, positive act. You may or may not be familiar with this quote attributed to both Abraham Lincoln and John Lydgate, “You can please some of the peop

The act of doing the thingActions don’t just speak louder than words – they move everything. New Year’s Eve is almost upon us. Besides various forms of celebration people participate in around the world – lots of people make New Year’s Resolutions. The t

Seeking peace, love, and joy this time of yearThe ideas of peace, love, and harmony are part of awareness for everyone - and we can use them to improve ourselves and help the people we love, too. Mindfulness makes this clear. It is your conscious awarenes

What is the importance of change to awareness? The Universe is in a constant state of change – it is inevitable. You cannot stop change Nobody denies that change is scary. Humans seek comfort, be it in our homes, relationships, clothing, foods we consume,