
You are exactly where you need to be.
Oftentimes it can feel like things are going wrong. Like something isn’t right. Like you are behind in life, or your goals seem so far away. Have you ever felt this way? As a fellow human, I know the feeling. But what keeps me in the process is knowing and believing that I am exactly where I need to be. Whether you believe in the universe, God, source, destiny, or some infinite potential, know that

We deal in deception here…not self-deception.
The 2006 movie, The Departed, is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film, Internal Affairs. There are also some elements in it that are based on the real-life Boston Winter Hill Gang. A variation of this quote is spoken by the character, Oliver Queenan (played by Martin Sheen) when speaking to Billy Costigan (played by Leonardo DiCaprio). In the beginning of the movie, DiCaprio’s character wants to become a Massachusetts State Cop. During his

I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.
Have you ever gotten bad news, had a heated argument with a loved one, or had a bad day at work and taken a walk in nature to instantly feel better? No matter how advanced we get in our modern world with technology, nature will always have an invaluable effect on us. After all, we human beings are one with nature; we come from the earth and return back to it. For me, immersing myself

Stop trying to calm the storm. Calm yourself and the storm will pass.
When life is running smoothly and things are going well for you, it’s easy to feel good and keep a positive disposition. But when life gets stormy and unpredictable, it’s also easy to get swept along on a current of negativity and spiral out of control emotionally. As many people do, you might find yourself attempting to “calm the storm,” by trying to control the people and circumstances around you, which is usually a fruitless

Society has become so fake that truth actually bothers people.
The truth can hurt sometimes, but it is usually less destructive than lies. Maybe you have previously been in a situation where you felt uncomfortable speaking your truth, either because you didn’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, or because you were afraid that they would ridicule or disagree with you. While withholding your truth may seem like the best way to avoid conflict, it does nothing to serve you or others. You may have noticed

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.
Chocolate ice cream or an apple for dessert? Waking up early and hitting the gym or sleeping in? Taking the stairs or taking the elevator? On average, human beings make about 35,000 conscious decisions every day. 35,000! From small choices like what to eat to bigger decisions like what career path to follow, we are constantly bombarded by choices. Some choices are easier than others. And some are more tempting than others. Have you ever

The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.
Do you ever dream of an amazing future where you have achieved all your goals? You have a fit body, you are traveling the world, you have a loving family, you are challenging yourself and working on yourself everyday, and you are getting better, stronger, happier? While it is nice to think about your dream future, a vital element of creating that future is often missed. The truth is the secret of your dream future

It’s our time down here.
Last month I talked about The Goonies. In the same speech I referenced last month, Mickey also reminds his friends that “it’s our time down here” while they are looking for One-Eyed Willy’s treasure. Some of his friends are thinking about abandoning the hunt for the treasure. Mikey gives a speech about how this is the last shot they have at changing the course of their future. There’s a lot we can learn from Mikey’s
