“If we can see past perceived limitations, then the possibilities are endless.” ~Amy Purdy Nature inspires me. There are hidden messages consistently on display. On my daily walks, I find…
Did you know that your brain is made mostly of water and fatty acids? It requires a steady stream of glucose for optimal function and energy, and it burns through…
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” ~Frederick Douglass In an eighteen-month window, I had a landslide of firsts that I would not wish on my worst enemy.…
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” ~Steve Jobs I was a sensitive child growing up, and I…
“Rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them.” ~Eckhart Tolle When I first started practicing Zen (or presence), I used to believe I could become completely…
“I would argue that nothing gives life more purpose than the realization that every moment of consciousness is a precious and fragile gift.” ~Steven Pinker He was splayed out in…
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” ~Jack Kornfield It seemed like the natural thing to do. A middle-aged man had dropped his keys near me. I…