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I ran across the phrase “zero-based gratitude” the other day. You likely have heard of “zero-based budgeting” which is when a budget is created from zero / nothing. Zero-based budgeting is a contrast to traditional budgeting when one starts with a previous budget, and then either increases or decreases it from there. This method invites comparisons [...]  I rewatched a movie recently based on a book I really enjoyed titled, “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior.” The core piece of wisdom in the book /movie is, “There’s never nothing going on. There are no ordinary moments.” The message is clear – every moment is sacred and unique, not ordinary. I [...] I love the wisdom of Yoda. One of his golden nuggets is his advice to Luke Skywalker … “Do or do not; there is no try.” Those with passion do; those without passion try. When I say, “I’ll try,” I build in an excuse. If I start but don’t finish, I can always say, [...] Do you realize what makes music? It’s the space between the notes. It’s the quiet time. A practice I implemented at the beginning of the year — and am recommitting to again — is Daily Quiet Time. I find just hitting the “pause” button during my day … for just 10-15 minutes … enables [...] Henry David Thoreau said, “Only that day dawns to which we are awake.” That is what “mindfulness” is all about. This moment is all we really have to work with. This moment is the only time that we have in which to live, grow, feel, and change. One of my favorite sayings is … [...] Walk into a Starbucks or most any coffee shop and they will ask whether or not you want “room.” Usually I request “no room.” “Room” refers to the amount of room left between the level of coffee in the cup and the top edge of the cup. Typically, if you want to add sugar [...] I love meditating on the concept of TIME. We have ALL the time possible, yet constantly we want more. I get triggered when someone tells me, “I don’t have time.” Liar! You do have time – you have exactly the same amount as everyone else living on this planet. The truth is you are [...] |
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