The words we think and say carry a lot of power, yet we tend to think and speak carelessly. This is especially true for the words “I am”. “Your words become your world.” Nadeem Kazi “I am sick of this. I’m so clumsy. I am so stressed. I’m tired of (fill in the blank.) I…
How often do you celebrate your life? Once a year on your birthday or perhaps another anniversary date? Do you celebrate it daily? Or do you struggle to find anything worth celebrating, much less celebrating daily? When you wake up, do you think, “How will I celebrate this day?” Or do you groan, already fretting…
A warm, genuine smile brings with it the opportunity to communicate with another person, whether we’re greeting a friend or a stranger. When we share a smile, we can express friendliness, kindness, and connection. Our smiles have the potential to make someone’s day better, including our own, as we acknowledge others and let them know…
In Zen Buddhism, shoshin is a word that means beginner’s mind. It simply refers to letting go of preconceived notions and certainty by having the mindset of someone who is just beginning to learn about something. As a beginner, we are eager to learn, open to discovering something new, and we question everything because we…
Children can teach us a lot if we observe their behaviors. As we get older, we think we must form a plan, have it all figured out, follow the ‘rules’, be serious and work hard, make do with how things turn out, take care of our loved ones, and if we’re lucky, find time in…
Although we tend to take care of others, we often overlook our own need for care, like we’re somehow invulnerable to fatigue and illness, and when we disregard our own health, we are reminded we’re just like everyone else. Since others depend on us, it is imperative that we take our own health and wellbeing…
