It sounds almost masochistic but if we are willing to give thanks for our difficulties then it is perhaps one of the greatest things we can do to propel our growth to new heights. All it takes is us looking our challenges in the eye and asking, “What have you come to teach me?”. ThisContinue reading “When life challenges you, learn to say thank you”
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The universe is an amusement park and Earth is the most popular ride
Did you know you are on one of the most popular rides in the universe? This analogy and visual came to me today and I couldn’t help but giggle. The universe is an amusement park with every ride imaginable. You got the one that goes round and round, the one that shoots you up andContinue reading “The universe is an amusement park and Earth is the most popular ride”
I will forever be a working masterpiece
Some days I am the master of my destiny, some days the day feels like its the master of me but most days are an odd blend of the two. Everyday I do my best to remind myself that I am a masterpiece and work in progress all in one. To our growth, Jean.
Yes it’s cliche but here is why I still meditate
Buddha was asked, “What have you gained from meditation?” He replied, “Nothing!” Then he continued, “However, let me tell you what I have lost: anger, anxiety, depression, insecurity, and fear of old age and death.” I have been doing my meditation practice since 2017 – the year one of my mental breakdowns, also known to some as aContinue reading “Yes it’s cliche but here is why I still meditate”
Stop trying to do it all alone
“Game over dude.” “I’m ready to cry with you. Laugh with you. Be a shoulder to lean on. Confess my grievances. Forgive and let go of the past. Reach out and connect. Embrace you for all that you are. Release all the resentment. Dig in to the love + respect.” This is a message IContinue reading “Stop trying to do it all alone”
Wired to connect
Something I read today: We are wired to connect. I talk plenty of being a loner and cherishing solitude but I know in my heart that nothing in this world would be worthwhile if we could not connect with each other. It is why my heart yearns for intimacy, depth, and community. Imagine if youContinue reading “Wired to connect”
1 in 400 trillion
Apparently the odds of you being born, alive & breathing and living your unique human experience is 1 in 400 trillion. Imagine all the ancestors who came before you; who would have had to fight to live to ensure that you came into this world taking your first breath. Imagine all the ancestors that wouldContinue reading “1 in 400 trillion”