Well, it’s officially here: The start of the holiday season! While some people eagerly wait for 365 entire days to finally break out the Mariah Carey Christmas album, the holiday season can be complicated for many. While it can inspire a spirit of charity and kinship with other human beings, it can simultaneously magnify any perceived deficiencies in our lives: Our loneliness
Dear friends, I wanted to share the gorgeous poem below. If you choose to read it, consider allowing it to sink in and fill the spare moments of your day. Hope you enjoy! “The Invitation” – by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you
“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” Â-Vincent Van Gogh It’s easy to spout off phrases and quotes about the importance of love – for others, for oneself, for our environment, for children, for family, for those in need, for anyone or anything. It’s a little harder to show love toward those that make
“What you love is a sign from your higher self of what you are to do.” -Sanaya Roman Here’s a fun exercise: Set a timer for 15 minutes. Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. Write down all of the things that give you joy, until the timer stops. Try not to think too much – just write
“Surrender to Grace. The ocean cares for each wave until it reaches the shore. You are given more help than you will ever know.” -Rumi The inopportune events that happen in our lives are there to teach us, care for us, mature us. They are not there to hold us back. They are there to re-direct us to a better
Sometimes life presents us with challenging interpersonal situations. Maybe we have a conflict at work; maybe we have a disagreement with a friend, family member, or significant other; or maybe the conflict is within and we are trying to figure out the next step in some part of our lives. During these moments, it is easy to fall into certain patterns.
“You must be prepared to work always without applause.” -Ernest Hemingway Non-attachment is a central principle of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the major Hindu holy books. It is believed that by remaining detached from outcomes, we are in a better position to simply fulfill the tasks entrusted to us. In other words, when we are detached, our ability to complete tasks
“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
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these.” -George Washington Carver Happy Friday! This weekend, consider penciling this small goal into your plans: See what happens when you
“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
