mindfulness

  • Primitive

    What’s something most people don’t understand? Most people don’t realize that the human race is still primitive. We know very little about the universe and its mysteries. We’re so arrogant, convinced we stand at the top of the evolutionary chain.… Continue reading

    Primitive
  • As Many Times As Necessary

    How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? Our goals must be clear. Our determination must be strong. We must say “no” to things that interfere with those goals. This must become a constant… Continue reading

    As Many Times As Necessary
  • We All Have A Talent

    What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? I want to answer this question with a little turn. We all have a talent and it shouldn’t be a secret—something not everyone can do as well as… Continue reading

    We All Have A Talent
  • Life Itself

    Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Life has been my most powerful teacher. Everything I’ve lived—every triumph, every misstep—has shaped me with lessons no one else could have given me. And still, every day, I keep learning. I keep… Continue reading

    Life Itself
  • One Is Enough

    What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I don’t want another tattoo. If I ever got one, it would be for the same reason as my first. It would be a reminder that stays with me… Continue reading

    One Is Enough
  • Freedom

    What is one word that describes you? That single word has quietly shaped every corner of my life. Freedom to finally feel what I think, and to dare to think what I feel, even when it scares me. I have… Continue reading

    Freedom
  • Necessary Evil

    What was the best compliment you’ve received? I don’t know if it’s the best compliment I’ve ever received. The most recent one—and I’m being generous by calling it a compliment—came a couple of weeks ago. Someone told me: “You people… Continue reading

    Necessary Evil
  • Myself

    Who is the most confident person you know? I don’t want to sound narcissistic, but I think I’m the most confident person I know. I’m not always right. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Still, I’ve been right many times. My… Continue reading

    Myself
  • Breath. Repeat.

    What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Our emotions are the engine that moves us along the path we’ve chosen. Without our feelings, we’re simply a supercomputer doing everything according to a program. Our emotions and feelings… Continue reading

    Breath.  Repeat.
  • My Little Medal

    Are you superstitious? I have a small religious medal my mother gave me. I keep it in my wallet and carry it everywhere. She says it brings me good luck. I don’t dare get rid of it. Partly because it’s… Continue reading

    My Little Medal