Strange things happen when you’ve been up all night (it’s 4am in China) working on branding strategy while chewing gum (thanks mom/dad!) and eating kale chips (I miss Whole Foods!). Though it has nothing to do with anything I’m currently doing, these lyrics from Lauryn Hill’s song Selah keep running through my mind, “In all of – Read More –
Though the process of traveling is not always the easiest (who really wants to deal with airport security? airplane food scares me! and travel can come with sticker shock.), I always appreciate its ability to instantly shift your perspective. Now that I find myself in mainland China, I’m immediately struck by the taste of pollution – Read More –
Today I attended a lovely beach party and had the most amazing time playing in the sand with a remarkable three year old (beautiful and brilliant) girl named Ella. She is a bundle of light and joy and I’m sure that I know her from a previous life…there is no other explanation for the energy – Read More –
“Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.” – Meister Eckhart If only I had this….I could do that…Limited thinking arises within you. If you want it…go for it. No goal is truly out of reach. And honestly, if they did it, I think you can too. And if it hasn’t been done – Read More –
“Recognize that the very molecules that make up your body, the atoms that construct the molecules, are traceable to the crucibles that were once the centers of high mass stars that exploded their chemically rich guts into the galaxy, enriching pristine gas clouds with the chemistry of life. So that we are all connected to – Read More –
A saint who visited the river Ganges to take a bath, came across a group of family members who were shouting at each other in anger. The saint turned to his diciples with a smile, “Why do people who are angry shout at each other?” After a little while one diciple said, “Because we lose – Read More –
Upon meeting a Zen master at a social event, a psychiatrist decided to ask him a question that had been on his mind. “Exactly how do you help people?” he asked. “I get them where they can’t ask any more questions,” the Master answered. -Zen story — I understand from my parents that I was – Read More –
I recently enjoyed a good laugh from a reader who sent me a message (thanks for reading and writing in!) after they read the Songs of Mira post. The message was, “Selena, do you hate men?” hahahahaha Let me assure you that nothing could be further from the truth! Now, I’ve been called a feminist before (haha!)…but – Read More –