I came across a quote on Tumblr that was interesting. “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; It is something you design for the present.” I asked myself, “have I designed my present happiness” and “am I designing my future happiness?” Looking back, I intended to be where I’m at, not specifically mind… Read More
Avoid Head Trash
I came across a quote on Pinterest I related to. I even made a few copies and gave it out to people at my work. Most could relate, but there was a friend of mine who disagreed with a part of it. For this I am thankful. I appreciate it when people speak their minds… Read More
Finding Reflections of Ourselves
Last week we spoke of balancing the shadow and light within ourselves. Our ego-centric view is a tool. Like all tools we need to use our ego to the extent it’s useful. Being in the center of the universe can get in the way of our continual improvement and integration with our environment and the… Read More
How Do We Find Our Passion?
As we discussed last time, passionate living is finding the playful eagerness within ourselves to live and create the life we value. How are we supposed to do that? The key to unlock our inner doors of passion is exploration. The word explore is from the mid 16th century Latin ex- (out) and plorare (utter… Read More
Enjoying the Path
Recently, we decided to invest some of our most valuable resource, time, into connecting with a group we haven’t since we started the family project with the birth of our kids. After six to eight years and occasional attendance at the Taoist Tai Chi Society, we found a warm open reception. People were pleased at… Read More
Life is Movement
There is something unique to all of us, our bodies. Being married to an identical twin, I’ve come to realize that each body is unique. Our experience leads each individual down a separate path of integrating with their body, even if they start with identical DNA. Our bodies and minds are an integrated whole that… Read More
Finding the Connections
There is a sense of relationship, connectedness and nurturing within ourselves. Do you know it? It occurs within us in how we move and exist moment to moment. It arises out of our interactions with others both consciously and unconsciously. It emerges out of our reflection upon the world around and within us. Although our… Read More
Business of You 