“To love is to will the good of the other.” -Saint Thomas Aquinas The more we realize our INTERdependency, just how connected we all are, the more we’ll think, say and do the right things. Take good care of yourselves and others. Cuz we’re all we got.
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Resonance
First I had they ear. Now I have they hearts. -Kanye West, “Never Let Me Down” “This isn’t champagne anymore. We went through the champagne a long time ago. This is serious stuff. The days of champagne are long gone.” -Sam Shepard, True West Definition of Resonance (noun): –the quality in a sound of beingContinue reading “Resonance”
Give And Take
How much better would your life be if you took just ten percent of the advice you give to others? And when seeking advice, do you really want a solution or just empathy for your existing situation?
Want To Be Wanted
Is that what you want? You sure? You absolutely sure? Or do you just want to be wanted? What would you do or create if no one other than you, cared about the result? Lean into that. That’s where your gold is.
Shot Through The Heart
Shot through the heartAnd you’re to blameYou give love a bad name (bad name) -Bon Jovi “You Give Love A Bad Name” I am trying to break your heartI am trying to break your heartBut still I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t easyI am trying to break your heart -Wilco “I Am TryingContinue reading “Shot Through The Heart”
Unwavering
Alexander The Great was once asked how we was able to conquer the world, and at such a young age. His response? Two words. “Not wavering.” Once you decide, you’ve decided. You’re all in. No turning back. No second thoughts. No wavering.
Validation
“You will never stop seeking validation from others. It’s impossible. Instead, seek validation for better reasons and from better people.” -Mark Manson Institutional validation is a powerful force. It can make or break passion projects, change people’s lives (especially financially) and do wonders for self esteem. Unless… You decide you don’t need validation, approval orContinue reading “Validation”
Dream A New Dream
We gotta make a changeIt’s time for us as a people to start makin’ some changesLet’s change the way we eatLet’s change the way we liveAnd let’s change the way we treat each otherYou see, the old way wasn’t workin‘ -“Changes”, song by Tupac Shakur “Winners quit all the time. They just quit the rightContinue reading “Dream A New Dream”
Nervous?
“It’s good to be nervous. It means you give a shit.” -Adam Sandler as Stanley Sugarman in the movie HUSTLE “Pressure is a privilege.” -Robert D’Avanzo Don’t sweat it if you feel nervous. It’s a good thing. It means you care,. There’s no way you won’t feel nervous. It’s what you do with those nervesContinue reading “Nervous?”
Begin Again
Great news…No matter what happens, no matter how badly things go off the rails, you can choose to just, simply, begin again. That’s probably the biggest takeaway from any kind of meditation practice or trying to be present. Distracted by thoughts? Can’t focus on your breath? No worries. Be aware. Begin again. Had a planContinue reading “Begin Again”