It's rarely an external force that causes us to act, rather our perception of that force. So if we focus our attention on that perception, we can change the acts. Why did something anger us? Was it the thing, or was it the perception of the thing? It’s the perception isn't it? That's good -... Continue Reading →
Ripples
"The chance to affect someone's ripples is always present. Be purposeful with your words and actions." I'm sure it's happened to you plenty of times, someone says or does something that can affect the rest of your day, good or bad. My recent one was good. After having a talk with a friend of mine... Continue Reading →
Pound the Stone
"The hard work makes a little more sense when I keep 'Pound the Stone' front of mind." In front of us all stands a mighty stone. Rugged and untouched, it beckons to us, a blank canvas for creating. Underneath that exterior is the statue of our lives. A statue created by our strikes. Every thought... Continue Reading →
We are our habits
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.” James Clear We are not the sum of external validation or opinion. We are the sum of... Continue Reading →
Slow it down
I recently caught my mind absolutely racing with so much information and decisions that I was in a complete mental fluster. I was struggling to concentrate or focus on just one of the thoughts at a time. I could feel my heart rate increase and my breathing get shallower. It can feel like it's going... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 