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September 6, 2015

CALM DURING THE STORM

Before acting, one should rest in a state of equanimity, indifferent to the results of the action, so that the action happens naturally without any sense of it being “your” action. – Chuang-tzu Equanimity is defined as mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. One could also call it coolheadedness. – Read More –

September 15, 2014

CAUGHT UP IN FORMS

Height, weight, race, gender, hair color, eye color, hair length, clothes, address….these are all classified or observed on a simple American driver’s license. Our society is accustomed to these categorizations…and we typically take quick inventory of people that we meet to determine their classifications. And sometimes to determine if they “belong” or not. But do any – Read More –

July 4, 2014

THE TRUTH ABOUT CLUTTER

In full disclosure, I am not an expert at organization. I do not have an advanced filing or labeling system. I can still function in a bit of chaos. In fact, recently, my sister reminded me of of a time (when we were younger) when my room was filled with piles. I had piles of – Read More –

January 1, 2014

NEW BEGINNINGS

Time is a man-made creation… But it serves as a good reminder of how we can always make a new start. Every new year is a new chapter… Every new day, a new start… Every moment, a new beginning. Joy is found in enjoying each moment… For we are all truly blessed to have another – Read More –

December 31, 2013

BREAKING FREE

So I decided to start this holiday morning off with a little Harry Potter :) As I was re-watching The Order of the Phoenix, I saw this scene of the Weasley twins breaking free of Hogwarts just after a confrontation with the (evil) Professor Umbridge and it resonated with me… In the scene before, the – Read More –

December 15, 2013

ALL ABOUT CONTENTMENT

The concept of contentment has been brewing in my mind.  This morning, a friend shared a phenomenal video that was simply beautiful and really helps to redefine the entire concept of what is considered beautiful (you can watch it here. I would only suggest that instead of the title, “Because Who Is Perfect?”, I would suggest, – Read More –

September 1, 2013

LOSE YOURSELF TO DANCE

Speaking of amazing songs…LOVE this one! Daft Punk and Pharrell need to partner for a full album already! Love that someone put the song to old Soul Train footage (ironically to a Stevie Wonder tune! haha) I hope that you enjoy this one! :) <3

August 6, 2013

HOW DO YOU KNOW?

One day Chuang Tzu and a friend were walking by a pond. “Look at the fish swimming about,” said Chuang Tzu, “They are really enjoying themselves.” “You are not a fish,” replied the friend, “So you cannot truly know that they are enjoying themselves.” “You are not me,” said Chuang Tzu. “So how do you – Read More –

July 15, 2013

DIVE IN!

Don’t wait any longer. Dive in the ocean. Leave and let the sea be you :) -Rumi     Photo source: dolphins at play :)

July 1, 2013

THE UNIVERSE IS EXPRESSING ITSELF THROUGH YOU

“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 –

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