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When people on their journey to well-being ask me, "Where do I start?" my answer is always the same. You start with mindfulness. And end with mindfulness. What is between is there for your lessons and entertainment and enjoyment. NonattachmentIn my book Well-Being I start you off with the simplest of mindfulness practices: observing your breath. You are told that when a thought comes, or a feeling comes, simply label each as "thought," "feeling," or "sensation," and return to your breath. If you practice this technique for 5 minutes a day, you will experience a difference in your life. The process provides you with a foundation with which to work on your stress. You are learning ...
Do you ever wonder what a cat or dog sees when they look at themselves in the mirror? What about the times we catch a toddler glimpsing a reflection of themselves in a bathroom or hallway mirror: what do they see? Do they see themselves as we see them, or is there a different point of view that we know nothing about? Do dogs compare the length of their tails with each other? Or the sound of their voices? I have always been fascinated by the process of self discovery, not only of myself but watching others find out about themselves and the world around them. Who—or what—we think we present to our world isn't necessarily how the world sees us. I have found that the more we know ...
During my life, I've often been more of a bench warmer than a figure on the field. One of the reasons is that I've always wanted to relate to a sport. If I was going to put time into getting good—or even okay—at an athletic endeavor, I wanted it to help me express my "real self." I assume that the most successful athletes often feel this way, even if they don't talk about it. Why shouldn't you be spiritually into your sport? I mean, there is only a single Simone Biles or Tom Brady, but you can still do "you." I'd love to see you engage in activities that will aid you in embodying your true self. Personally, I'm firmly committed to my sports, which aren't glamorous: walking ...
Wildflowers, sunsets, moths, rain, and lizards are all radiant with the same lifeforce that keeps you and I alive… and which keeps all of nature and humanity alive. This lifeforce is also how we commune with each other; it contains the wordless wisdom of all beings on earth. The insight and clarity around our purpose—our unique way of being in the world—that we receive in nature may feel serendipitous, but it's no accident. As we traverse the wild outdoors and allow our thoughts to drift away, our inner wilderness comes to life, silently communing with nature all around us, opening us to a deeper knowing that this lifeforce carries with it. The more time you spend in ...
