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Better Things to Ponder, Metacognition & The Story Telling Mind

June 18, 2017

I agree with Teal Swan, the reality is that for the most part people are not emotionally safe to be in relationship with. That includes me right now. For the moment, I should wear a warning sign for although I may be smiling on the outside, on the inside, I am a grieving ball of swirling pain and confusion. WARNING: Imminent Danger. Wounded. Hold Space. Step Back. Let Be. I wonder how many other people […]

As We Are, So It Is

September 5, 2016

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Our perception builds and constructs our reality; which in turn becomes our life. With the help of our good, bad and indifferent judgements, our choice of language, our cognitive biases, past experiences and memories, we assemble how we choose to see the world. All of these inferences paint the way we experience our lives and effect the lives of those closest to us. What we see is one thing, what we perceive is a completely different matter. Our reality is […]

The Sky’s the Limit. Your Amazing Future.

October 5, 2015

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When you stop to think about where you will be in 10 years, what do you consider? Will you be doing the things you are doing right now? Will you be richer? Thinner? In love? Famous? Tomorrow is Today Focusing on our future selves helps us to make new decisions about what we should be doing right now. With this vision and connection to our future self we can apply the action needed today to make the changes in order […]

True Grit, The Act of Envisioning and Living to 100

September 26, 2015

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I am adding yet another new daily habit of 30 minutes of focus and deep concentration by journaling precisely what I want to create in life with the honest intention of being in service to everyone I meet. I imagine and behold a (super) better version of myself, eliminating any negative thoughts including envy, hatred, judgement, selfishness or cynicism. No matter what, I will carve out this time to make sure this becomes a ritual in my […]

Rules of a Renegade

September 25, 2015

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The more I learn and think about how I want to design my life, the more I believe it is important to write my own rules, have my own set of commandments, my own guiding principles for success. This list here includes some of the most important ways in which I wish to serve the world. I am sure it will grow and change as I progress. Does anything ring true with you? Anything you […]

Instant Karma and A Trip to Paradise

September 24, 2015

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Most of us in the western part of the world believe that karma is a supernatural universal law of justice. He or she did something bad, hurtful, deceitful, etc. well, karma will get them in the end. The reality and truth is, when the eastern sages spoke about karma, they were speaking about selfishness. The word “karma” in Sanskrit means “action” and the Buddha believed in two types of action. Bad selfish action and good […]

7 Mindful Habits for Growth

September 20, 2015

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Learning is an investment in yourself. I am obsessed with learning and discovering new ways to amplify my growth and expansion. Every day I commit some time to listen, watch or read something to expand my mind. For a list of what I am currently reading, etc., click here. My learning ritual forces me out of my comfort zone, helping me climb to a new more expansive view of reality while I continue to discover […]

Real but not True – a Mindset for Success

September 18, 2015

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If you suffer from even just an occasional attack of anxiety, worry or ruminating thoughts, this post has some very useful tips on how to stop the spin cycle of subcortical looping, ie. excessive, repeating thoughts of worry and fear. These are therapies and tips that I have been researching and trying on myself. They are not to replace professional medical guidance. First, a few book quotes from Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness Worrying as […]

Are You Destined for Greatness?

September 10, 2015

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Have you ever wondered what make some people wildly successful, others just middle of the road mediocre and some just, well really bad at what they do? Are the super successful achievers bestowed some special divine gift? Some inborn or innate ability? Is there such a thing as a natural born leader? Have you ever wondered what category you fit in? Are you destined for greatness? I could be wrong, but I imagine that any of us […]

Game On

September 7, 2015

by Madeline Johnson

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Today I consider the question that baffles my mind, the question I love to hate most-How do we live our true purpose in life? I actually considered banning this question from my thoughts, but was inspired this morning with this kind of awesome idea. It goes something like this – Begin with – guarding our thoughts – The mind is everything. What you think you become. –Buddha First we must carefully protect our minds. Our […]