Why flow works better than force
I’m no longer a resolution setter. At least not in the traditional I-resolve-to-lose-32-pounds-by-next-weekend kind of way. These days, I pick an annual theme. And the theme for 2011 is Flow. I’m defining flow as: going with whatever comes my way – even if I’d rather micromanage and control every element including what my daughter wears [...]
Giving to others makes room for goodness in your own life
When looking at the growth rings of ancient trees Bigwigs can tell a lot about their history. Times of drought and war and volcanic activity and storms are all reflected in those delicate rings and the spaces between them. Abundance too is obvious and reflected by the tree’s growth. Each ring – the year of [...]
Generosity begins with the energy you bring
“This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in [...]
How to live with mindful awareness
Pay attention. Become present. Be mindful. Live with awareness. It’s all the same thing: tuning into the world within you and around you. Dr. Dan Siegel writes and speaks on this topic often. This short video talks about what mindfulness is. Here are some quickie exercises to help you develop your own practice of mindful [...]
The key to success: paying attention
So, here it is. The key to success. The wisdom of the ages. The burger on the bun, or the sushi in the roll – depending on your preferences. I’m about to tell you the one thing that will make the single, biggest, positive difference in your life. And, the thing is – you already [...]
Fulfill your desires by living close to your values
Can a clean house really contribute to a meaningful life and the happiness that comes from that? Sure can, but it all depends on what you value and how you fulfill those values. Plenty of science supports the Bigwigs who say our deepest sense of happiness comes from living a values-based life. This means that [...]
The Nature of Desire: Why it’s wise to want
There are things I want. Things I wish for. I desire more financial abundance. I desire to live with a greater sense of peace and patience. I want to find a way to contribute to the world in a bigger way. I want to drop another 15 pounds. A new stove wouldn’t be so bad [...]
How to practice patience, end self-sabotage
I’m not the most patient soul. BEWARE, if it takes you longer than 30 seconds to wipe down the counters or feed the cats. That kind of stuff – the slow motion way Sweet P climbs into the car, or the time it takes me to fold the clothes or the ancient computer to download [...]
Stop the self sabotage and step into your greatness
We sabotage our greatness in plenty of ways. You know when it happens. You’re in the midst of one of those great weeks, about to hit the top rung on the ladder of life, everything going your way, when, all of sudden, the rung breaks. You lock your keys in the car, or people stop [...]
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