A Lesson From Google Maps
Could there be something to learn from Google Maps? Is there a wisdom in calmly moving on to the solution when you miss a turn instead of dwelling on the mistake? Here's how we could stand to learn something from Google Maps.
There Is No Such Thing As Peace of Mind!
We are living in unusually turbulent times. But when you try to ‘quiet’ your mind, when you try to ‘control’ it, you are doomed to failure. You are simply feeding energy to something that you have created, and which does not exist except you think it does. Your mind does not exist. It is fiction. It is unreal. It comes into being because you think it exists. Here's how you can actually live peacefully in these crazy times.
The Wonder is in Your Eyes, Not in the Scene!
Could the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences matter more than the experiences themselves? It seems all we need is a little perspective and mindset shift to make the most of life. Here's an incredible story of how one man did exactly that.
He Dropped a Box and His Life Changed!
Here is a question for you – What event or incident, that you initially thought was trivial, had a momentous impact on your life? Could there be real power in the little things?
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The Archer Who Never Missed
When you end up in a place you didn't intend, do you get down on yourself and lament where you should be instead? Here's a beautiful story of how you, too, can always hit bullseye. And your life will blossom as you do so.
The Telemarketer and Me – A Valuable Lesson
How many people do we run across that we cavalierly ignore? Janitors? Waitresses? Cab drivers? Bell hops? Lawn care workers? Each of these is a human being with their own cares and dreams. So, what happened with this particular telemarketer, and what do we have to learn from it?
You Cannot Solve an Internal Problem with External Action!
We try to do it again and again, but you cannot solve an internal problem with an external action. So how can we learn to make peace with our circumstances and change our own lives?
What Are You Not Seeing?
What are you missing about other people?What you notice about others may say more about you than the person you are observing.
All Of Your Problems Come From Endless Resistance To “What Is”
Can you recall a time when there was nothing bothering you? When we are aware of our "mental chatter," we can take the steps to stop it and live happier lives. Here's how.
Deliberate Intent and the Journeys You Take
Think of your life as one long journey. You are born and, one day, you will die. In between, there are lots of smaller journeys that you take, and each is a diversion. What can happen if you ask yourself, “Is this a journey I want to take? Does it take me to a place where I want to spend time?”
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The Secret Strategy to Be Happy AND to Really Achieve Your Goals
As we go through life, we quickly discover that our actions are the only thing within our control. Random events casually derail our carefully laid plans. Read on to discover how we can be happy AND achieve our goals by focusing on the process, NOT the outcome.
Cultivate Good Heart, Not Clever Mind
We have enough "clever minds". We need more "good hearts." The latter is more likely to make a lasting change in the world view of the donor that has a ripple effect on both the individual and society. You help because you can. The helping is its own reward. Any expectation detracts from the value of what you do. In this coming year do write out checks to worthy causes. But do, also, personally engage in some act of service. The life you change will be your own. Be a ‘good heart’. Not a ‘clever mind’.
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