Stories open doors and pave pathways into our minds. As a reader, we can step into a story and experience a fantasy. We can step into a story and experience a new journey. We can step into a story and experience the past, present, and future. We can step into a story and experience immortality. We all have favorite stories and some allow us to step into different dimensions. Stories are able to transport us to other places and expand our awareness. The stories that express the author’s purpose …
Stairway to Happiness
Songs are sung about happiness. Stories are written about happiness. Poems espouse the notion of happiness. Movies are written and acted out about happiness. The word “happy” is wished before holidays and birthdays. The word “happy” is woven in and out of speech and prose so frequently that many times people are barely aware of the word’s meaning. Idiomatic phrases throw “happy” around as if it were a catch-all phrase: “Money won’t bring happiness” “Happy as a clam” “Happy as a flea in a …
Paths to Wellness
The term wellness has many definitions and can be applied to multiple areas of life. The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” We can all agree that living a more successful existence appeals to most people. That is why, before we step on the path to wellness, we must first examine what wellness means in our lives. Wellness is that state of holistic health in which all parts …
Got Mindset?
Got Mindset? What makes you tick? What state of mind do you embody? How do you approach life? How would you describe your belief system? What values are important to you? What do you care about most? Pondering these questions help you identify what kind of mindset you have adapted for your life. And, more importantly, they will allow you to formulate a starting point for rewiring your mindset. Because you want your mindset to be congruent with your goals and your dreams. What is Your …
Misconceptions About Mindfulness
The concept of mindfulness is popular in today’s society, however, it is not new. In fact, scholars have traced the origins of mindfulness back to ancient Buddhist practices. Yet, the idea of mindfulness is not solely defined by Buddhism, and there are many secular interpretations. When the tangents are stripped away, mindfulness can be described as a focused awareness in the present moment. Said another way, mindfulness is the recognition of the present time and space, not the past and not …
Access Intuition
Intuition is a concept that can be interpreted in many different ways, and yet it plays such an enormous role in our lives. Steve Jobs stated that “intuition is more powerful than intellect.” Often thought of as a “gut” feeling or reaction, our intuition is like an internal compass. Whether you’re aware of your intuition or not - whether you dismiss it or pay heed to it - our intuition is worth a deep dive into its study. First, it’s important for you to determine how you will define …
10 Steps to Manage Anxiety and Live Meaningfully
Anxiety affects millions of people around the world. Generally speaking, anxiety is common and often the fear-driven response to worrying or stress. Anxiety rears its head most often when experiencing problems, preparing for something important, making critical decisions, or during/after traumatic events. The presence of anxiety is a signal that something difficult and stressful is imminent or has just occurred. Anxiety helps serve as a signal or wake up call for us to realize that something …
