“In Zen Buddhism, there’s a concept called “zen mind” or “beginner’s mind.” They say that the mind should be like an empty rice bowl. If it’s already full, then the universe can’t fill it. If it’s empty, it has room to receive. This means that when we think we have things already figured out, we’re…
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.” ~ Swami Vivekananda In every moment, with every thought you think, you are generating a vibration which you offer to the world. A single thought in and of itself lacks the power…
“The consciousness of self is the greatest hindrance to the proper execution of all physical action.” ~ Bruce Lee With everything you do, whether moving, speaking, performing, writing, etc., your highest essence should flow. Your best performance will always come through alignment with Self, not self. So what are you conscious of? Your self —…
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” ~ Helen Keller Though we hate it, suffering brings clarity of purpose. And the desire for change coupled with the determination to make it real will follow on that clarity’s…
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” ~ Bruce Lee It’s good to be strong, my friend, but don’t neglect your flexibility. Balance and flow comes from the harmonious combination of your strength and flexibility. And have you noticed that there’s a…
“The body is inherently a collection of seamless networks rather than a collection of separate parts. These connective tissues surround, support and penetrate all of the muscles, nerves and organs. This is the stuff that shapes us and gives us both stability and mobility.” ~ Rich Ennis Sometimes we get so caught up in the…
“The more alkaline your body is, the less chance you have of being afflicted by disease. This is because disease thrives off things like mucus and acid.” ~ Anthony William, Medical Medium I hope you realize that you are creating the environment in your body (acidic vs. alkaline) with the foods you eat, the beverages you…
“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do…
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.…
“I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.” ~ Maya Angelou An open heart doesn’t mean you ignore your head, my friend, but it does mean you allow the love and compassion of Spirit to have its say. It also ensures that your intentions are pure,…