There’s always something standing in the way of what you want to accomplish. For most of us, it’s an excuse: “I don’t have enough time!” Or… “I have too many things on my to do list. I can’t possibly add anything else.” Does any of this sound familiar? If so, keep reading. Why you’re always […]
Transforming Humanity
Overcome The Violence of Overwork and Modern Life
Think that overwork and burnout is a new phenomenon? Something that only came about with the dawn of personal computing and an ever-quickening pace of life? Turns out, not so much. Back in 1966 Thomas Merton wrote the following, in Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander: There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence to which […]
The Myth of “Happy” and How Your Words Define You
Happy. Sad. What do those words mean to you? Do you have a particular definition you attach to them? And do you know where – or when – you learned to define them that way? The first time I read this Oatmeal comic about being happy, I had quite a few feels. (If you haven’t […]
How to Stop Judging and Just Be in the Moment
You know the feeling. It usually pops up when you’re thinking back on the way some situation went. Or maybe you’re just sitting still, trying to be in the moment. For a minute or two, everything is perfect. You’re breaking down the situation in your head… Or maybe you’re in the flow, lost in the […]
On Gratitude, Uber, and the Magic of the Everyday
It’s surprisingly easy to look at the negative in a situation, especially when the circumstances are stressful or otherwise outside your control. Take this past weekend, for example. We were on our way home from visiting family. It was a 90+ degree day, and we had the dogs with us and a cooler full of food […]
3 Easy Practices to Overcome Stress and Anxiety
Stress. It’s something we all deal with on a daily basis. It’s true that a little bit of stress can be a good thing… But did you realize that being under stress constantly can start to do some pretty terrible things to your body? Headaches. Fatigue. Problems sleeping. Feeling overwhelmed or angry. Depression… The good […]