There was a combination of factors that compelled me to write this post. The first is this quote from Ryan Holiday and it’s from his Daily Stoic email: “Wisdom – even a tiny bit – is clarity. Clarity is freedom.” The second factor was what I wrote in my am journal last week: It reallyContinue reading “Guide your damn elephant”
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7 hacks to live in the moment
You may be asking yourself if that photo is real. The answer is yes, that is actually my iPhone and yes, I actually have a folder named that. Why? I found that I was using social media too much and needed a way to slow down my use. Completely stopping the use of these socialContinue reading “7 hacks to live in the moment”
Do you need a warm bath for your soul?
I began to reflect how completely we forget or ignore our failings, even those that affect the body, which are continually reminding us of their existence, – not to mention those which are more serious in proportion as they are more hidden. – Seneca (Letter #53) Seneca starts this letter by telling a story aboutContinue reading “Do you need a warm bath for your soul?”
Stop talking and start walking…
Prove your words by your deeds – Seneca We’ve all heard the phrase “walk the walk don’t just talk the talk.” Well, I’m assuming everyone’s heard that phrase. It really resonates with me because that’s how I run my day to day life. I’ve never wanted to be that guy that just does a bunchContinue reading “Stop talking and start walking…”
Why I journal in the morning…
“Journal writing is a voyage to the interior.” ― Christina Baldwin Remember when you used to write a journal every day in school? You used to write in your journal because it was a good way to get your thoughts on paper. Why did we stop doing that? I know for most of us guys,Continue reading “Why I journal in the morning…”
Is your behavior Stylish?
September 21, 2016, Day 21 of Vlog Challenge word Stylish Have you ever thought of your behavior as stylish? Don’t worry I’ve never thought of it that way. When I think of what stylish means to me it’s about your clothing etc helps you conform to a group. Think about how your behavior also helps youContinue reading “Is your behavior Stylish? “
When was your last moment of Silence?
September 20th, 2016 Day 20 of Vlog Challenge word Silence When was the last time you had a moment of silence to yourself? {moment of silence} Was that it? Was that the last time you sat in silence? I bring it up because most of us live in an over stimulated world where we bounce fromContinue reading “When was your last moment of Silence? “
Flexibility… no not that kind of flexibility!
If you wanted to learn more about muscular flexibility then you clicked on the wrong post. This has nothing to do with that and everything to do with mental flexibility. This is all about your self-awareness. Have you ever thought of being flexible mentally? Have you thought about self-awareness? Think about a time when you’veContinue reading “Flexibility… no not that kind of flexibility!”
Find your inner super power!
Do you want to become a Super Hero? I know that’s an odd question to ask, but consider the possibilities for a minute. Growing up, most of us idolized a superhero. This could be a star athlete, a cartoon character or maybe just a mere mortal with special powers. Those superheroes all embodied characteristics thatContinue reading “Find your inner super power!”
Three Pillars for Your Best life 