You never know what will trigger your contemplation. As I get older, I understand the fragility of life and the relationships I have. I sometimes, still take them for granted. However, today I had a little reminder… Listen in.
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MONDAY MORNING LOVE: LET’S TALK
“A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.” Truman Capote Leaving you a little love on something we all know but take for granted…
I v. WE: FINDING & BUILDING THE ARCHITECTURE OF HAPPINESS
Lately, I have been having these weird dreams about my ex-husband. It happens from time to time, so I thought I would look a bit deeper and talk to you about it. Relationships is that social architecture that continues to be studied, and in some facets, remains a mystery. What makes relationships dynamic is theContinue reading “I v. WE: FINDING & BUILDING THE ARCHITECTURE OF HAPPINESS”
THE MEASURE OF A BETTER MAN: INTEGRITY DEFINED
Over time, we are exposed to enough experiences, that integrity, the values we espouse and aspire to, are defined for us. We don’t have to search to deeply for the answers. Secondary Thinking First. What Separates the Men from the Boys. We are quick to react because our attention spans are weak. You react toContinue reading “THE MEASURE OF A BETTER MAN: INTEGRITY DEFINED”
MORNING LOVE: TOUGH SELF-LOVE
Morning thoughts from me to you. Can you relate? You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. Anonymous
SATURDAY LOVE REDUX: OLIVIA UPDATES
Sharing some morning love with you…
MORNING LOVE: LABOR DAY WISHES
Cheers to you and the relationships in your life that motivate, and give you momentum. Let us remember the generations before us who built the infrastructure for our cities, so we could enjoy not only flexibility and convenience, but that it would encourage further innovation. Even if you are not working at what you love,Continue reading “MORNING LOVE: LABOR DAY WISHES”
COFFEE TALK: MASLOW’S HIERARCHY
Giving you something to sip on…Admit it, we all love our hustle porn. “Self-actualized people…live more in the real world of nature than in the man-made mass of concepts, abstractions, expectations, beliefs and stereotypes that most people confuse with the world.” Abraham Maslow
MORNING LOVE: THE STOIC LIFE
Live in stoicism. We are human, perfectly imperfect, finding our own way, which sometimes is a longer journey. Our battles are own. We decide how circumstances will affect us. The power we hold is nobody’s to take away. As human beings, we may feel defeated at times, we almost thrive in the complex but simplicityContinue reading “MORNING LOVE: THE STOIC LIFE”
MORNING LOVE: SEEKING COMFORT
We can’t help ourselves. What is familiar, what is comfortable determines much of how we live our lives, as well as the relationships we keep. This can sometimes be to our detriment. Shenpa is the feeling of being “stuck.” The emotional grab when we feel our back is against the wall. The familiarity of ourContinue reading “MORNING LOVE: SEEKING COMFORT”
BOOK REVIEW: TAKING THE LEAP BY PEMA CHODRON
“Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.” Pema Chodron I was lucky enough to discover the works of Buddhist nun Pema Chodron through a friend of mine. I saw him on my trip last trip to Boston and he gave “Take the leap: Freeing ourselves from old habits andContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: TAKING THE LEAP BY PEMA CHODRON”
THE FOOD OF FRIENDSHIP
As you know, this blog is not for the easy listeners. As I continue to look inward and push myself emotionally and mentally in both the professional and personal areas, of my life, I wanted to share some of my thoughts. Friendship is a priority in our life that is often overlooked, When we areContinue reading “THE FOOD OF FRIENDSHIP”
It’s OK.
I talk about a few different things in this audio note but it will be ok.
BIRTHDAY THOUGHTS – A PERSONAL POST
I mentioned in a previous post, that my birthday is a time for introspection and examination of my decisions and and behavior over the past year. Well, that day is only few days away. If you read back far enough, you will know that I am pretty secure in being emotionally naked. The Stoics believedContinue reading “BIRTHDAY THOUGHTS – A PERSONAL POST”
HONESTY IS TRICKY
As someone who was raised to make all of my decision in honesty and with integrity, well its been an interesting life. Honestly is a virtue I hold very close to my heart. Yet, I also acknowledge the gray area that exists within this high-esteemed virtue. The question is how much of a gray areaContinue reading “HONESTY IS TRICKY”