A jab at social media

happiness, mindfulness
You don't have to share everything. It doesn't make you a lesser human being if you don't share every grain of salt. Instead, mindfully curate content that speaks to your highest truth and excitement. Shock value and debasing an opposing side bare little to enrich content, or inspire an eventful life. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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The Superbowl of Mindfulness

mindfulness
25 points down in the 3rd quarter, the Patriots won with a record-breaking comeback, down the wire in overtime. It was a tight game throughout and exhilarating to watch. The intensity of the game was gripping, keeping many eyeballs zero’ed in. Amidst the shifts in momentum that occured, both teams were in the zone. Being turned on to that level of intensity redefines what it means to be present. There is an immediacy to the moment. The players’ bodies are responding in real time with the confluence of events happening 360. The players' are not checking their phones or chit chatting about the past or future. Plans are developing in real time and responses are orchestrating to the emotional demands of the present. Down 25 points, the Patriots contained the…
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Crushing Uncertainty: Using Mindfulness to Inspire Creativity and Leadership

mindfulness, poetry, psychology, self-awareness
“Knowing others is intelligence; Knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; Mastering yourself is true power.” - Lao Tzu, Chinese Philosopher 12 The human mind is a sea of thoughts, emotions, and sensations. In one’s quest for meaning and wisdom, uncertainty is bound to arise. While rational thinking shields the unknown and races for quick answers, a poetic mindset befriends the present in its vastness. When the world gets complex and unclear, the mind can get stressed and overwhelmed. Yet when approached with acceptance and curiosity, complexity becomes a resource as the body’s aliveness guides the way to mindfully channel our emotions. This poetic way of mindfulness enables insight to deepen the connection with ourselves and others. Unveiling aliveness Each moment offers an opportunity to experience a symphony…
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The foundation of self-awareness

leadership, mindfulness
Self-awareness means appreciating what you have. It's the foundation. Life gives endlessly and with a strong base, your gift joyfully overflows to give to other. Complaining and being ungrateful is like a cup with no base, it takes and takes with nothing to offer. What are you grateful for?
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When are your moments of magic?

mindfulness, self-awareness
When I ask people this question, they chuckle and really take time to reflect. One respondent, a professional boxer, said, “The question stirs something in you.” For whatever reason, people don’t picture a rabbit in a hat. There is a moment of pause where people step back and visit an inner affair. From upward of fifty or so responses, people describe their magic moments as positive states of connection and courage. For the boxer, it’s when he steps into the ring. For the office worker, it’s when she connects with a stranger. For the gay man, when he decides to come out of the closet. For a writer, when the pen touches the pad. For the entrepreneur, when she conquers the fear of public speaking. It’s those moments we feel…
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