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A Lesson in Patience and Perseverance: The Fable of Buckeye the Hare Let me tell you a tale of Patience and Perseverance. A long time ago, in the not so distant past. Buckeye the Hare would run races so fast. Calming himself, he could never foresee.Delightful was the win that brought others misery. Elegant and…
Have you Met your Potential? Are you fulfilled in life? Are there areas of dissatisfaction that hold you back from your personal potential? I believe we all have some inner work that calls upon us. Who are we? How can we become the person we wish to become? These are questions that gnaw at the…
Inner Peace of Mind in a Chaotic World A Sacred Journey Podcast Looking for inner peace of mind? I believe that we all can use a little bit of that in our lives! While we are bombarded with messages, today’s complex world can thwart our need for inner peace of mind. Questions like who we…
Navigating through difficult mental health days can be challenging. But engaging in certain activities can help you feel better and more centered. It’s important to take proactive steps to uplift your mood and increase your mental well-being. By incorporating small, manageable actions into your day, you can make a significant difference. Here are some uplifting…
Words of Wisdom While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things. Saint Francis de Sales Be who you are and be that well. Saint Francis de Sales The Wandering Mind: Noise vs. Reality In our daily lives, we are bombarded by “hype” and the constant noise of pop-psychology…
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus. Alexander Graham Bell Success Is? FOCUS (Follow One Course Until Successful…) Redefining Success: The Space Between Success Is? Stress often stems from the immense pressure we place on the dichotomy between failure and success. This “chasm”…
Words of Wisdom No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. Robin Williams The Philosophy of an Idea What words or ideas of wisdom call upon you? There, you may just find the seedling of a dream looking for illumination. The foundation of any endeavor begins with an idea. What…
A Mindfulness Meditation Atomic mindfulness? I find it interesting. What will Search Engine AI think of when it comes to that? Will it gain more clicks if it reminds us of our need? Is it not an atomic need to be aware of our current moment? Is that the problem, or maybe is it the…
Got Stress? Try a Body Scan Meditation Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the world’s weight on your shoulders? If so, you’re not alone. We all experience stress and tension. Distress and tension can create disease in our lives, which in turn creates physical, emotional, or even spiritual diseases in our being. However, did…
School of Life Quotes… Meaning of Life What is the purpose or meaning of life? I don’t know of any more simple terms or catchphrases to say besides the beautiful message mentioned above. Life is now, and we create its meaning in the present moment. Yet, this simple query into life’s meaning does not satisfy my philosophical…
Quotes on Courage to Live By Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Mark Twain Courage is grace under pressure. Ernest Hemingway A Poem on Courage A wise man once said that“Courage is Grace under Pressure.” (Ernest Hemingway)Yet will we listen with Wisdom’s intent.For what we intendWhen met with intentWill…
Where attention swellsYour Treasure will DwellSo said theEarth to the SkyWhere wisdom yearns,a head will turn,If only it reads the signs.Fear not, for Wisdom will dictateThe longing ofGod’s Loving GraceLive, Laugh, Learn, & YearnFor the beauty of Love’s Embrace Attention: What’s it Matter Anyways Mental Health & Attention Deficit Disorder: A Case Analysis Tick tock,…
