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Training in The 14 Mindfulness Trainings, Studied / Practiced the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), & Currently Working on Psychology and Coaching Certifications. I'm a life-long learner, high-level visionary, business misfit, and 24+ year business owner. I'm a conscious capitalist working on making a positive impact in the world. Love is my religion. Integrity and Enlightenment are my jam. I’m a music junkie that loves live music, punk rock, and vinyl records. I’m an outdoors enthusiast, like a good Captain-n-Coke, and I am a family man with a foul mouth. I've been doing personal development since 1999, studying & practicing meditation and Taoism since 2014, studying & practicing Buddhism since 2018, and taking psychology classes since 2022.
Two days ago, I threw out my back in the shower of all places. I think it was related to a jolt I took a few days earlier while jumping on a trampoline. If you tweak something and then just turn the wrong way, you can really put yourself out of commission. The last two […]
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Is it weird that there is a Global Forgiveness Day? Nope! Let’s Discuss why. Did you know that July 7th is recognized as Global Forgiveness Day. Global Forgiveness Day sometimes called National Forgiveness Day or International Forgiveness Day, encourage forgiveness as part of an element of personal health, personal growth and happiness. You may be
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What are Seven types of goals we should all be considering? It’s a funny thing, for some reason we all understands that goals are important to success, but for some reason, there are still relatively few people that actually set goals regularly and commit to them. I’m not sure why that is, but it seems
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Let me start this article by saying although there is something to be said for using a fake laugh to change your mood or attitude, putting on a fake smile to show up in the world if you are unhappy is NOT how I want you to show up. Deeply understanding your emotions is a
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Did you Ever “Feel Lost” in Life? If you’ve ever felt lost, you’re shooting par for the course as a human being. Everyone faces this challenge sooner or later. Feeling lost is a sign that you believe your life is on the wrong track. You may feel like your life lacks meaning and that your
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If you’ve been following me for a bit, you probably know I’ve been pondering mass shootings for a while. A long while actually. I’ve also been exploring how to be a better friend, neighbor, and partner for a while also. I personally am a bit of an activist. I vote and am passionate about trying
Are you Living Your Best Life? Your self-image is the way you view yourself. You might view yourself as a parent, construction worker, friend, blonde, sports fan, intelligent, impatient, and middle-aged. But you’re more than your career, gender, and age. You’re more than your parents’ opinion. You’re a unique person with nuances that are unique
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As we search to find meaning and purpose in our lives, certain concepts and symbols can help us. One of the most effective and useful ones to me currently is the Ensō Circle. You might have come across it by its many names, including the Zen Circle, Infinity Circle, Japanese Circle, Circle of Enlightenment, or
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You have decided to start taking meditation seriously, but suddenly, it’s harder than you envisioned. Sitting still has become an uphill task, and at every turn, you are hounded by pain and discomfort. Is it normal to feel restless, pain, or discomfort as you meditate? The short answer is yes. Everyone feels these mental and bodily sensations
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What is World Meditation Day? Each year on the 21st of May, we celebrate World Meditation Day. It is an annual tradition observed since meditation first became a spoken and written practice in 1500 BC India. World Meditation Day is a day to remind ourselves why the practice of meditation has become an integral part of many
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