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how mindfulness can change your life

Mindfulness is a powerful practice. It makes everyday life richer and more meaningful. There are times when ordinary life loses its satisfaction. These moments can signal that now is the time to experience a deep, soulful shift in consciousness. Try asking, how can...

when yes becomes no

Changing my mind is edgy for me because I value integrity. My mentor, Larry, taught me a valuable lesson about integrity. Here’s the quickie version of the story :: I rescheduled my weekly meeting with Larry four weeks in a row. When we finally met, he taught me how...

where does $32,372.90 go?

The 2014 Great Life Redesign retreat has passed. It was epic. It was intense. It was blissful. It was non-profit. I’ve always wanted to be a philanthropist. But, I don’t donate money to charity {exception — I donate my birthday to charity:water} and...

always expect blossoming

Expect blossoming. It happens in good time. Your petals will unfurl towards the light. Full. Lavish. Radiant. You will curl up when it gets dark. Know the light will return. Always expect blossoming.   Photo credit :...

32 lines for my 32nd year

My 32nd year has passed. With over 432 birthday blessings flying in from around the globe, my 33rd year is bound to be awesome right? Here are 32 lines to wrap up my 32nd year. Sometimes second chances become third chances. And, that is a beautiful thing. I thought I...

love is essential to life

The more I study the psychology of love and fear, the more clearly I see that not loving enough and feeling unloved are at the foundation of all the problems in our world. Love is essential to life. Research from the field of evolutionary psychology tells us that love...