Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. When you are seeking to bring big plans to fruition, it is important with whom you regularly associate. Hang out with friends who are like-minded and who […]
The Opening Prayer is a blessing of gratitude offered to the lineage of teachers and their students who have enabled this ancient practice to survive through thousands of years so that we can experience its benefits today. The recitation of this mantra cleanses the energy of the space we have chosen to practice yoga, as […]
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The Reaper, Winslow Homer, 1878
Everyday someone or something tells me “you need this” or “you need that.” I am guilty of getting caught up looking at flashy possessions thinking, “Wow, wouldn’t it be nice.” Deep inside I know. I have been blessed enough to travel parts of this world. I know that almost half of the world lives off […]
“On your last breath will you regret what you didn’t do versus what you did?” ~Anonymous
Some refer to the airport as the worst place on Earth. Airports are often associated with bad food, dirty facilities, rushed travelers, and awful customer service from TSA. But if you cut through all of that, you’ll find love and positive energy all around you. I recently returned from a trip to Europe and here […]
http://goodmenproject.com/health/how-to-beat-the-3-pm-slump/ “Coffee and tea are great in moderation, but overuse of them when we’re tired can backfire. I know I often hit that three p.m. wall of tired and it would be easy to grab a cup of yerba mate. Relying on caffeine to pick you up sets you up for interrupted sleep and higher […]
Oak Tree, Sunset City, Ansel Adams, 1962
“Laughter drives shouting away.” ~Indra Devi
A bit late, but nice to document. Last week there was a yoga event in Times Square, “The 11th Solistice in Times Square.” Event organizers drew over 15,000 yogis for the 5 yoga classes that took place in the middle of Broadway between 43rd and 48th streets. The heavily sponsored spectacle likely lured in about […]
I spent the last few nights watching the miniseries The Bible. Throughout the ten episodes you will learn a lot and experience many different epics of The Holy Bible. It is a wonderful testament to the enduring power of the incredible text. I highly recommend watching it. Check out the video below for the scene depicting David, the shepherd […]
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Boating On The Seine, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1879-1880
Positivity and Relationships People often ask how they can bring positive energy into their lives. The answer is that it begins with common interactions we all have on a daily basis. Interacting & conversing with people without a conscious plan can lead to negative conversations that consist of complaints, insults, and overall negative energy. So, […]
“The first wealth is health.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/1-10009-7/the-7-best-foods-to-boost-your-memory.html Lisa Guy believes walnuts, coconut oil, eggs, green tea, rosemary, oily fish, and berries are 7 of the best foods to help boost your memory. Jump to the article for more info on each selection.
Sun Gazing I have yet to try Sun Gazing but it sounds like a lucid practice from friends who practice and this article. Check out the article for more info…. What is Sun Gazing? Sun gazing (also known as sun-eating) is a strict practice of gradually introducing sunlight into your eyes at the lowest ultraviolet-index […]
http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/21/lebrons-odds-of-catching-jordan/?_r=2 Not the most lucid post in the world but fun nonetheless. Nate Silver has done fantastic work with prediction models over the past few years. “One can forgive Jordan, who did not have anything left to prove. But to match him, James will need to win two or three more titles over the next […]
Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo, 1508-1512
We can bring more positive energy and gratitude into our lives by eliminating the phrase, “I have to” from our vocabularies. If you’d like to take this a step further, you can replace “I have to” with “I get to.” Our “self+talk” sends signals to our subconscious & affects the way we perceive life. This […]
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9985/25-habits-of-people-who-are-happy-healthy-successful.html 1. They don’t hold grudges. 2. They think outside of the box. 3. They go by a routine and make exercise a part of it. It takes practice to develop healthy habits and stick with them. Once you do, your internal foundation will be strong. 4. They have a supportive tribe, thereby not wasting […]
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/06/inside_digg_reader/all/#slideid-140768 I thought this piece was great. I use both Google Reader (an RSS or really simple syndication feed) and Instapaper to help navigate my learning.
Ah, the good old days, when people used to talk to each other in public rather than looking at their phones or listening to headphones all the time. Except that’s not been the case for awhile as XKCD demonstrates with a series of quotes from various publications dating back to 1871. This is from William Smith’s Morley: […]
http://jamesclear.com/identity-based-habits inf_contact_key=7681a092fda4e7f1d8c1b1d71cc19d2e5ca671f0e557862e1cfd5d6c46e146b2 “Performance and appearance goals are great, but they aren’t the same as habits. If you’re already doing a behavior, then these types of goals can help drive you forward. But if you’re trying to start a new behavior, then I think it would be far better to start with an identity–based goal. Changing […]
“The definition of genius is taking the infinitely complex and making it simple.” ~Albert Einstein
http://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2013/06/india-fact-of-the-day-3.html “One statistic above all explains the excitement India kindles: just 18 people in every 1,000 own a car. In China the figure is 58, according to the World Bank, while in most European countries it is more than 500. “India’s level of car ownership per capita is even lower than in Sudan, or Afghanistan,” […]
Overmedication in America As a society, we’re severely overmedicated in America. Too often, we are willing to take the easy way out by swallowing a pill. We’re passing this ritual down to our kids. Many of us anesthetize ourselves by plopping in front of the TV or using drugs to “zone out” and escape life. This […]
Via Wildmind Buddhist Meditation: I often hear from people who are worried because their meditation practice doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. I think it’s good to be aware of the different ways that change happens when we meditate since your practice hitting a plateau may not be a problem, but just part of a […]
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It’s true what they say about doors. How when one door closes another one opens. And not just one door but many. Except my story isn’t isn’t exactly about doors, it is about people. Actually, it isn’t’ t about people either. It is actually about Love. We humans are like doors. We contract and close, […]