http://img.wennermedia.com/660-width/rs-53286-89590_lg.jpg As far back as I can remember, I wore a mask. A mask to hide my true self. A mask to guard against humiliation and shame. A mask to bury my insecurities. I had a childhood that carried alot of shame. And fear. And loneliness. And I did what most people do who …
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20 minutes.
Is what it takes me a day to reset my thoughts. Is what it takes me to regain control of my narrative. Is what it takes me to calm myself and find peace within. 10 minutes in the morning. 10 minutes at night. 20 minutes total. Every day. That's my mediation practice and it really …
Attachment.
So much of our society and culture is obsessed with attaching happiness to material things, status and achievement. I think about the people I know that actually have the most and often they seem to also suffer the most. Their constant pursuits of the material and the affirmation of a desired status really never ends, …
Stuff.
(Spoiler alert, I use the word "stuff" alot in this blog:) Stuff on the outside. Stuff on the inside. Most of us see one or the other. I have come to understand how closely connected they truly are. I was never someone who liked or pursued "stuff". No bling for me. Sure, I liked stuff …
America.
I wanted to share this amazing story from LA Times and UpWorthy. Truly heartbreaking journey of one young immigrant boy and his incredibly difficult life here in America. Probably not to dissimilar to millions upon millions of immigrants that have come to this country to start anew. Whatever your politics, this is a human story not …
Good bye New York Times. Hello Compassion.
Tuesday night, 3:00 am, wake up call. More like wake up earthquake. My entire world view was hit hard. My foundation rocked. I always believed in decency. Respect for others' opinions. I was never a hard left guy - more in the middle between responsibility and compassion. My own political views were really borne out …
Miracle Mornings!
Mornings. Most people don't love them. For most of us, they are a blur. The part of the day that is really disconnected from the more "awake" part of the day. I recently read a book called Miracle Morning that completely changed not only my perceptions of mornings, but my life as well. Here is …