Mindfulness is being aware, being in the moment, it is the practice of being still, appreciating the moment that is and the you that you are. We often get too busy in our lives to appreciate the lttle things, losing sight of the present and not hearing what our bodies, souls, or minds are telling us. It is a matter
What does it take to be a good man? Most of us know what our ideal is but what is the essence of the best men? Sometimes we forget what it means to be a good man, a good husband, father, lover, friend, boss or employee. We are not talking religion here. Every religion has their own admonitions and beliefs
Life balance is a quest for all of us. How do you find balance in your life when you are juggling so many things? If you do too much of one thing and too little of another are you going to feel out of whack? Perhaps not-because everything overlaps to some degree. Achieving balance in life is a lifelong process.
My physical therapist told me, “Pilates are easier than you think.” I did not believe him – I came home and looked at pilates videos – easier than you think – ha! I watched cute limber girls and women raise their legs higher in the air than I imagined possible. “Lift one vertebrae at a time…exhale…inhale…”, the instructions were complex,
Yoga is not as mystical or difficult as you may think, there are plenty of videos teaching yoga for beginners as well as seniors. Suffering from back problems as well as not being the most limber or graceful person in the world, I searched for “exercises for back pain”, “yoga for back pain” and several other back pain related searches.
Who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh, that “bear of little brain”? His wisdom has made me smile many times, and when I am feeling a little blue or need a little whimsey, tis always nice to read a little Winnie the Pooh – or anything by A.A. Milne – simple truths that apply to us no matter how old or
When the mood or sky is gray, it’s nice to have some funny quotes to perk us up. These 200 + funny quotes are both inspirational and fun. This is a mixture of fun inspirational quotes are from world leaders, wise men long gone, comedians, scientists, visionaries, and, of course, Winnie the Pooh. Hope it brightens your day a bit.
By Leo Babauta In the middle of the chaos of the world right now, what can we do to take care of ourselves? Let’s talk about a handful of simple mindfulness practices that can be helpful. Breathe deeply into the belly. This is one to start with, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. We get caught up
It is not always easy to be optimistic. It requires perserverance and foresight. Additionally it requires a mindset that is positive and dynamic. If you a “glass half empty kind of person” it is harder to be optimistic than if you are of “the glass half full” persuasion. The good news is that you can train yourself to be more
“We will get through this and come out of it stronger, more united and ready to face any challenge together.” CAPTAIN TOM MOORE Watching Captain Tom Moore walk back and forth across the garden outside his flat, I am amazed by his resolve, his spirit, his power. He decided to begin a fundraising campaign for NHS Charities Together, a coalition
I started my SEE BE DO adventure several years ago, first with the simple idea of SEEBEDO or see it , be it, do it. As part of the project I created an ongoing list of sees and bes and dos as guidelines for how to live a better life. The list could probably go on and on but I
Check out these foods to ease back pain, these minerals, foods, and vitamins could help you be pain free.
I love finding out that some of my favorite foods are actually super foods – who doesn’t like a handful of nuts or a bowl of guacamole made with fresh avocados? Blueberries are fantastic and apples are good with salt, with peanut butter, or just plain fresh off the tree. Pomegranates are exotic and turn your lips and fingers red
See beauty in everything, looking for the beauty in life is one simple key to happiness.
Beauty quotes, quotations on beauty to help you discover the true meaning of beauty. We are all beautiful in our own way and the world around us is beautiful too if only we take the time to see it.
“The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain It is often not easy to squash low self-esteem. Your self-esteem stems from things that have happened to you in your life and your own feelings about whether or not you are good enough. There are many ways to improve your self esteem, but the first thing
A lot of the greatest inspiration comes from the simplest stories, from childhood boks and stories, this short video by Neil Gaiman, is one such story. It is a beautiful reminder to all of us that have daughters or have ever been daughters, worth remembering and repeating.
Take the time to see what you are thankful for, make a gratitude list so you can remember to be thankful each day.
I love children’s books – especially Dr. Suess who resonants with so many of us. He teaches optimism, tolerance, and so many wonderful lessons in his books. This video rendition by Burning Man of Oh, the Places You’ll G0 is a great inspirational view. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have
Choices – we must all make countless choices each day from the time we get out of bed to the food we eat to what we will do with our lives. Making choices is not so difficult with the basics. You know what you like to eat and do on a daily basis – easy. Or is it? Personally, I
Patience it not always easy. These patience quotes can help you remember to be more patient.
Excerpt from the book SEEBEDO- See it! Be it! Do it!. Failure is not the opposite of success; it is part of success. You only fail if you do not try. If you try and fail, you will be in the company of some of the most successful people in history. Winston Churchill lost every election for public office until
Gratitude, love, peace, and joy are the greatest gifts in the world. The sum total of these four things is success and happiness. It starts inside and blossoms the more we love and accept ourselves. – Michele Hartley
Use your journal to record your memories, grow as a person, set and achieve your goals, and achieve life balance.
I happened to be logging in to a site and the captcha was “unold” – not a word, right? But it made me laugh, I got to thinking about ways to “unold” myself. I am not even going to research this one as I have plenty of ideas about how to feel younger, look younger, and essentially, not get caught
We sometimes underestimate the power of gratitude. Gratitude is not merely saying “thank you”; it is a state of being. When you feel grateful, your spirits lift, your life is brighter, and you are happier. There are hundreds of things to be grateful for each day, little things, big things, everyday events and life changing events. Being grateful becomes easier
Emotional triggers play a significant role in our lives, in how we feel, how we respond, and ultimately in our successes or failures in life. Once you know what your triggers are, you can determine how you respond to them and understand your ingrained patterns and habits. Triggers result in the creation of habits and patterns, we learn to become
Gratitude is a gift that keeps on giving, simply be grateful each day for little things and big things in life and you will be a happier person.
Even a video can provide a relaxing break. Sometimes a short break is all you need. Here are six recommendations to help you relax.
I am of mixed minds about social media. I love it – I depend on it – I communicate through it. I hate it when it takes people away from me but love it when it brings people closer. I hate it when someone is more engrossed in their phone than the people in the room. I got hooked on
Sometimes it’s good to remember those things we were taught as small children, they still hold true today! All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand pile at school. These
Words have power – what you say, how you say it, makes a difference. Words can heal or hurt, they can inspire or discourage. Using the right words is an art. Think of words that have motivated you, things people have said that have spurred you to action or brought goosebumps to your arms.
The power of love is phenomenal – never forget now important your loved ones are in your life.
Prayer of an Unknown Soldier. Gratitude expressed by an unknown soldier-life gives us opportunities and being grateful is a gift.
I often find it difficult to motivate myself but motivation is important and there are ways that you can motivate yourself to get things done – even things that you would rather not do. The wonderful thing about motivation is that it is contagious. If you are motivated, you can motivate others and vice versa. When you are motivated, your
Love – we all want it – as much as we can get…The truth is that love is within us and around us and the more we love ourselves, the more we can love others. These quotes on love are not only great for Valentine’s Day but for the year round, whenever you want to expand your thoughts on love
Often we think of solitude in conjunction with loneliness and sometimes it is true. Too much time alone can indeed lead to a feeling of loneliness. But there is beauty in solitude, being alone can be beautiful. You can enjoy your solitude. Time alone can give you time to refresh and recharge your body and brain. A long bath, time
Neuroscientist Sara Lazar’s brain scans show that yoga and meditation actually change the size of key regions of our brain, improving memory and making us more empathetic, compassionate, and resilient under stress. In the documentary, The Connection, Sara Lazar reports the following findings: We found differences in brain volume after eight weeks in five different regions in the brains of
See be do. The See be do concept is based on the simple concept of seeing, being and doing. See it be it do it. A simple and effective way to be happy and find your own success.
Perfection Quotes – if you want to be perfect or think you are a perfectionist, these quotes will inspire you, provide insights and motivate you.
Bad habits can be hard to break simply because they are what they are – habits. I want to break all my bad habits so did some research and found a sure way to break bad habits fast. Using these steps to stop bad habits, I quit smoking in just two weeks. These steps to stop bad habits actually work.
The brain is still pretty much a mystery to us all – how it works, the power it has, the ability to actually change your brain are all topics that are studied by scientists worldwide. The mind and brain are fascinating subjects and learning how they work is the subject of countless studies. There are some great documentaries and videos
Sometimes a few worry quotes can help me gain a perspective on things. Because I am a natural worrier, I have been told , “Don’t worry about it, things will work out,” that I often think it should be a personal mantra. Personally, I have decided to dispense with any worries that I cannot do anything about. The senselessness of
Friendship is one of the treasures in life. We all need friends. We need someone we can talk to, share things with, go places with, cry and laugh with. We all need a best friend, a circle of friends, we are all “people who need people” as the song says. Some of us are blessed with a lot of friends
We all have unique abilities and talents. Whether we decide to use our ability is another matter altogether. Whether it is a natural ability or a learned one does not matter, how we use it does matter. The sad thing is that just having a talent or ability does not make it valuable or useful. There are literally hundreds of
It is common advice to suggest that if you have worries, you should ask yourself “What is the worst that could happen?” This may work for some, but I suggest that if you can’t do anything about it, simply stop worrying about it, ruminating over the worst that could happen might make it worse; it might give you even more
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