“To be fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.” -Pema Chodron Isn’t it funny how at just the moment when we get comfortable with a new change in our lives – maybe a new job, a new baby, a new city – something suddenly happens to throw a wrench in it? And we have to
“I can tell you from experience, the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.” -Jim Carrey A few questions to ask yourself as you begin the new week: -What do you carry
We’ve all been there – it’s January 1 and we have grand ideas for taking charge of our health in the new year. Inspired by a surge of energy, we might sign up for a year-long gym membership and plan to go every day right after work. Unfortunately, unless you were already a very dedicated gym-goer before, a move like that may
“If something burns your soul with purpose and desire, it’s your duty to be reduced to ashes by it. Any other form of existence will be yet another dull book in the library of life.” -Charles Bukowski Dharma, or one’s personal duty or life’s work, is something we do every day, whether we realize it or not. And if we aren’t
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” -Willa Cather I have always lived my life as if I can avert disaster from happening. If I can prevent failure, I’d reason, then everything will be rosy and nothing surprising or painful will happen (or at least not that often). That way, I can spend my
“I sit before flowers hoping they will train me in the art of opening up I stand on mountain tops believing that avalanches will teach me to let go I know nothing but I am here to learn.” -Shane Koyczan What is it about adulthood that makes us terrified of: 1. Saying “I don’t know” 2. Asking for help
