MINDFULNESS—the practice of using deep breathing, similar to those in meditation, to gain FOCUS AND REDUCE DISTRACTION. There are some people that believe MINDFULNESS makes you soft. No, it brings you to FOCUS AND PEACE. It has been shown that a month long training regimen that included daily practice […]
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE which is, self-awareness, empathy and social skills can be developed. Studies have shown that EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE is twice as important as the IQ. It has been shown that we can intentionally change our brains with the proper training. Between stimulus and response there is a space. Within that […]
We must demonstrate laughter, that would show the appreciation and the enjoyment of being here on earth. Laughter brings us through the difficulties that come our way. Taking difficulties too seriously brings tenseness and therefore clouds the mind. Laughter clears our mind, so good decisions can be made. When […]
“The power of the world always works in a CIRCLE everything tries to be round. The sky is round, the earth is round, and so are all the stars. The wind in its greatest power, spins in a CIRCLE. Birds make their nests in CIRCLES. Even the seasons form […]
A dear friend sent me eight of the following nine thoughtful REALITIES. Thank you Maria. “No” has 2 letters, but so does “Ok.” “Sad” has 3 letters, but so does “Joy.” “Fall” has 4 letters, but so does “Rise.” “Curse” has 5 letter, but so does “Bless.” “Ignore” has 6 letters, […]
We have to not depend on hope, but always keep our attention on the present and ENJOY. Let go of all possibilities and focus on each day, each moment, each breath. We should not focus on hope, or future outcomes. Be patient and ENJOY. Forget about the summit and […]
TO INSPIRE another is to; give an idea to another, to influence another, to motivate another. To influence or motivate can be done with a simple smile, a simple nod of the head. Sharing one’s knowledge, wisdom is gratifying to both parties. The giver attains more wisdom on seeing […]
I will soon be married for 45 years to an Australian. It has taken me this long to learn that living in the southern hemisphere as Australians do, that their lives are totally with a different perspective than we have in the northern hemisphere. The earth spins counterclockwise, the […]
Playing a game of football, lacrosse or most team sports is as living in life. There are obstacles, so one goes in a circle to avoid the obstacle. That is as in the CIRCLE OF LIFE, so to gain some perspective. Then the motion goes forward again. Then you […]
The MIND has to be cleared of all negativity, worrying, anxiety-ridden thoughts to achieve something worthwhile and positive. The MIND is like a fertile garden, it will grow anything you plant; beautiful flowers or weeds. And as such it is with negative thoughts or positive thoughts. We must not […]
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