“At the center of your being you have the answer: you know who you are and what you want.” -Lao-tzu You must relax to reach your center. Close your eyes, clear your mind and breathe deeply…and then ask yourself: What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Next, write it down – Read More –
We all hit plateaus….we either feel that we’ve hit our peak and can’t go higher…or that we’ve hit our lowest and can’t go lower. (I don’t believe that either is ever really true.) But when you get bored…or stop seeing results…it’s probably time to change things up! And you have to push yourself to move up. Whether – Read More –
We are only limited by our own creativity…even in exercise! Finding your preferred way to keeping your body moving is so important. Not only does exercise control your weight, it improves your mood and your health! Regular exercise also boosts your energy and promotes better sleep…among many other benefits. You can go walking, running, biking, climbing, dancing, surfing, – Read More –
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1892 – 1972) was a brilliant graphic artist. Known for mind-bending [and sometimes headache inducing!] structures, Escher’s art spanned lithographic prints, woodcuts and wood engraving. He produced thousands of drawings and sketches and has left an inspirational body of work which continues to confound and delight.
Escher decided to bypass his original study of architecture and pursue graphic art instead. Perhaps Gaudi was inspired to follow the opposite path :)
“Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?” It is so important to understand those things in life that thrill you! Finding your fun and going out and doing it is where joy is found. Even better, when you can find a way to do what you love for a living, it won’t feel like work! So, – Read More –
When we are younger, we are encouraged to decide what we want to be when we grow up. As a child, we may have wanted to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, firefighter or rock star…without really knowing why.
This dream becomes a seed that is either watered or neglected. In the most fortunate situation, a child’s parents and teachers will help to cultivate this dream and find opportunities [camps, museums, etc.] to expose him/her to this field. When neglected, a child is [untruthfully] told why their dream is impossible.
Depending on how these factors effect a child, dreams are pursued, changed or deferred. We may discover that what we once dreamed about as a child was not what we really wanted. Or we may harbor regret for not pursuing what we once loved. I am here to tell you that it is never too late to become what you once dreamed.
There are no limits except those we place on ourselves.
Helping others…especially the children of the world…is so important! Being a volunteer tutor for children in need has added so much more joy to my life. I believe being around children helps to remind us how to be free. And happy :) So, for one day per week for just one hour, please consider volunteering and – Read More –
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. What – Read More –