And it's a beautiful thing! I remember recently reading a lot of news about Jim Carrey. Not very flattering either. This is just one of literally hundreds of news stories and social media posts about him lately... "OK, I'm worried that Jim Carrey will be the next Robin Williams. He is just babbling whenever he …
Category: Anxiety
An Extraordinary Man. An Amazing Place. An Inspiring Documentary.
I think it's a very rare thing when you discover someone who you never met but who winds up having a very profound and personal impact on your life. For me, most of the people that have had the biggest impact on my life have been my family, friends and mentors I have been blessed …
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Where Did I Go?
I have had quite a few people who regularly read this blog ask me why I decided to take a pause in my weekly blogging. That's really kind that people are actually interested in following my journey. I appreciate that immensely. And so here is the answer... As some of you may know from reading …
Impermanence.
I am reading an extraordinary new book, The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski. Extraordinary. Am only half way through and it's already had a huge impact on me. I will write about it in greater detail when I finish. One of the words that really moved me in the book is the word "impermanence". I …
Equanimity.
Zen Story: Maybe There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it …
The Black Spot.
The other day, I was in a yoga class at my amazing Yoga Studio where the instructor read aloud a story that really touched a nerve with me. It was called The Black Spot. The author, from what I can tell, is unknown. It's really one of the most beautiful stories I have ever heard. …
Passengers vs. Drivers.
I used to blame others for my life state when I was younger. I blamed my parents. I blamed my teachers. I blamed other kids. I blamed everyone and everything for my unhappiness, for the things that didn't go my way, essentially, for all of my misery. When I started my professional career and things …
