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
“As it has been said: Love and a cough cannot be concealed. Even a small cough. Even a small love.” -Anne Sexton Imagine: You’re in a quiet room full of people – maybe a work meeting, maybe a church service – and only one person is talking. The leader of the meeting is discussing a very serious topic, one that
“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
