“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou With 24/7 news channels and smartphones beeping every ten seconds in our pockets, we live in a world of distractions. Bombarded by news, tethered to work, it’s harder than ever to find a moment of Read more…
“Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.” I ballooned up to 202 pounds earlier this year and couldn’t stand it. I had weighed about 182 for most of my adult life, and felt comfortable at that weight. As a professional speaker and author, Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh If you’ve read any books on meditation or spirituality, you’ve probably noticed that a common theme in most of them is the concept of living in the present moment. They usually describe the benefits Read more…
Did you do a double take when you read the title of this article? If so, read on: Most of what you experience each day, in terms of the passage of time, is based on your perception. You can slow down time if you choose. How? Whenever you feel you’re Read more…
“…people never are alone now. We make them hate solitude; and we arrange their lives so that it’s almost impossible for them ever to have it.” ~ Brave New World, Aldous Huxley In this day and age, it’s becoming harder and harder to be alone, especially alone with our own Read more…
By Charles A. Francis “Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I’ve had people tell me that they’re not interested in becoming a guru: they just want to learn how to be happy. While this sentiment may sound humble, and noble, it is not practical. Read more…
By Christa Hogan “The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it–just don’t get lost in it.” ~ Ram Dass I was recently pondering the changes I’ve seen in myself over the past year since I resolved to explore mindfulness, bring awareness to my thoughts, and regularly practice meditation. Read more…
By Amira Posner “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.” Shunryu Suzuki The other day I went to get gelato. The café was jam packed, and the woman working the counter was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Letting go of the past can be quite a challenge for many of us. Pleasant memories lure us back to happier times in our lives, and unpleasant memories can be filled with unresolved issues. There is nothing inherently wrong with remembering the past. Rather it’s our Read more…
By Charles A. Francis Many of us have difficulty letting go of the past, and moving on with our lives. For some of us, it may seem down right impossible, and it can have serious consequences to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Attachment to the past is such an Read more…
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