Journal, Learning, Positive Life, Self Discovery
We have the power to train our mind to choose what we think, instead of allowing random thoughts to hold us hostage. The goal is to become inner-directed and focused, so that we become conscious to what we want to think, rather than have our thoughts and emotions determined by the world around us. The untrained mind has more emotional ups and downs because it is reacting to random thoughts.
Just like the Earth, the brain does not discern what we plant. It will work just as hard to grow weeds as it will to grow beautiful flowers. We determine the seeds that are planted by what we say to ourselves repeatedly. (more…)
Journal
In today’s world of technology it seems that we don’t have ample opportunity to get personal. Life is fast-paced and everyone seems to be in a rush. We’re out to dinner with friends or family and we have to “check in” on our social presence. We spend long hours on the computer or mobiles doing this and that. Even at work, we email the person in the cubicle a couple feet away instead of walking over to have a conversation.
Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE tech. I can’t imagine where I’d be without it. Computers have been a part of my life since I was 12 or 13 years old. BUT with that history I’ve seen how humans are becoming strangers to one another. People are in a hurry to get on with the business of living and walk past each other on the street without even a nod.
In certain parts of the country if you utter good morning to someone, you might as well have three heads and a tail, the way they look at you.
Have you ever been standing in a line somewhere and someone turned and smiled at you? Prior to that smile you probably felt anxious; you may have been in a hurry, tapping your foot in impatience. You weren’t very happy to be there waiting in line. Then you get a smile from the person in line. Tell me you didn’t smile back. You do so without giving it thought, as though it is a natural inclination to reciprocate the smile.
Think about it, don’t you feel compelled to smile back when someone smiles at you? Doesn’t it lift your mood, and bring you out of a frustrated frame of mind? But that smile does so much more than that. It makes you feel accepted and liked. Somebody cares, and shares the things you go through.
There is power in the smile. Sometimes a conversation is started and now the mundane drudgery has actually become an enjoyable experience. You no longer feel frustrated and rushed. The world is now warm and fuzzy instead of cold, fearful and nasty.
I’m not saying that giving and receiving a smile is the solution to the world’s problems, but it is a very good place to start. We all need to feel that sense of belonging. We are after all members of the same human family. We should feel moved to embrace each other in our hearts and minds.
So go on and smile. I dare you. Your smile might just make someone’s day.
Journal
What is it that you clearly want in your life? What dreams have you expressed in thought or word that you have resisted by entertaining doubt? What do you really want?
If you are willing to remain open to even the possibility of receiving it, you will.
Journal, Learning, Positive Life, Self Discovery
Personal experience has shown one true thing: maximizing your productivity, happiness, peace, or impact can best be accomplished if you clearly understand the Rules of Time.
Being more efficient with your time is irrelevant if you don’t know how you want to spend it. In managing time, the desired objective is more important than the clock. To paraphrase Mr. Gary Vaynerchuck, know where you want to go and spend your time on the things that get you there.
The way we can lock in those things to get us there include the following:
- HAVE GOALS
Being more efficient with your time is irrelevant if you don’t know how you want to spend it. In managing time, the “compass is more important than the clock”. Know where you want to go and put your energy into those things that will ensure your success. (more…)
Journal, Nutrition
I love my Green Smoothies, and will often make them in a number of different ways. There is so much benefit one can derive from blending select vegetables with fruit, or oats, etc. I love a green smoothie after an intense workout or a a meal replacement.
Here are the particulars:
Prep Time: less than 10 minutes
Ingredients
- I had a package of mixed greens (baby spinach, mesclun, arugula, romaine and red leaf lettuce)
- 1/2 a cup of frozen tropical fruit (papaya, pineapple, mango, strawberries)
- 2 cups filtered water
- Optional – I add about 2 teaspoons of Spirulina
Instructions
- Wash your greens, add all of the fruit & greens to a blender or food processor, ice is optional. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy, it’s that simple.
