Freedom & Happiness

Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene. – Arthur Christopher Benson Where ever you go, there you are. It is rare that a change of address will solve one’s problems. The great news is that when you get to the core of what’s bothering you it can be…

I’m a bit of a coffee geek. Meaning: I take great interest in the making of coffee. I’ve learned about such things as proper bean grinding, water sourcing, the nuances of extraction and optimal brew temperature. One lesson I’ve been a bit slow to learn is portioning of beans. Sometimes I do a bit more…

“We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light.” – Earl Nightingale No one is coming. No one is coming to rescue you, or make you do the work, or take the next step with your dream. No one can give you permission to…

As I was preparing my coffee just a minute ago I had a realization: thoughts have consequences. Everyone can identify with the idea that actions have consequences, but thoughts? Yes, I believe so. Implementing this, effectively, does require a high level of awareness. We spend so much time with, and in, our thoughts that we ought to…

When you “quit,” you decide something isn’t worth continuing. Sometimes it makes sense to quit; to stop something that either wasn’t worth starting (but you only know that now) or isn’t worth continuing. Even if you have invested time, energy and money in something, sometimes it’s better to cut your losses and stop. *  *  * Giving…

Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I’m doing. – Phil Jackson You can always win once: be engaged and present with what you’re doing and you’ve won the first victory. To win again, at the end, is nice, but wholly unnecessary….