Mar 30, 2020
Fanaticism replaces any inherent joy with obsession. No matter the subject, losing sight of the aim and doubling the efforts creates an unnecessary level of hype and is ultimately unhealthy and unsustainable, not to mention a turn-off. When success in pushing your beliefs onto others becomes more important than your own...
Mar 23, 2020
Western culture tends to focus on achievement and progress. Eastern philosophies are focused on being present in the moment with a calm, quiet mind. I often feel trapped between two worlds. How do we combine forward planning, goals, and action with a sense of inner calm? Is it possible to blend forward progress with a...
Mar 16, 2020
There are a million details to figure out when someone suddenly becomes dependent, but there’s also a huge emotional side. I got a crash course in assisted living, hospice, and eventually, end-of-life planning. It was exhausting, confusing, and sad. Considering my mom’s recent passing, this episode is difficult, but...
Mar 9, 2020
There comes a point in life when traditional measures of “success” aren’t as fulfilling as expected and, instead, leave us feeling empty and anxious. We absorb early on that each occurrence has a negative or positive connotation when each event is actually neutral. Life is a journey of awareness and an opportunity...
Mar 2, 2020
Numbers often run through my head in anticipation of the day when I find complete financial freedom and no longer worry about earning money. If I let them, these thoughts can become consuming and, instead of enjoying the time I have right now, I feel like I’m racing against time. What’s sustainable though, go too...