Once upon a time I lived in India for three years. Two years ago I left. Then, this week, I went back for the first time. Coming back to India made me think about how, when I was living here, the lifestyle in India was normal to me. The constant noise everywhere, the overwhelming smells, … Continue reading The Normalization Effect
The Lookback Method
I recently went through the 21 day challenge with Jesse Elder, and it inspired a new meditation practice for me. A practice I now refer to as “The Lookback Method”. A common theme throughout his challenge was “looking back” – taking time to reflect on what you have been through in the past and how … Continue reading The Lookback Method
Anchoring to the Present Moment
Imagine you're sitting in a boat, relaxing and enjoying the calm waves on a beautiful sunny day. You lose track of time, and in your relaxation drift off to sleep. Next thing you know you wake up, but suddenly the shore is no longer in sight. You've drifted out to sea. Luckily, you have your … Continue reading Anchoring to the Present Moment
Appreciate when the waves are calm
I like to look at life like an ocean. Some days the waves are calm, some days the waves are choppy, other days the waves are enormous and will wipe you out. For much of my life, I never really appreciated how calm the waves around me were. Life has been very good to me. … Continue reading Appreciate when the waves are calm
Be careful what you believe
What if tomorrow you woke up and found out that everything you believe to be true was actually false? What if Aliens came down to earth, shattered our understanding of science and religion, and fundamentally changed the way that we look at the world? How much would your life change? How much of your life … Continue reading Be careful what you believe
Moods are like diseases
Whether we like it or not, we’re all sending and receiving frequencies of energy from each other when we interact with each other. This is why some people can pump you up. Others can leave you drained. Some can leave you sad or angry. Others can leave you happy and calm. It's why we say … Continue reading Moods are like diseases
Use your feelings as a compass
Most of us, whether we realize it or not, are addicted to thinking. Don't believe me? Try to stop. (Hint - You cant!) From as young of an age that we can remember, we have "thoughts" occurring in our mind. Popping up and drifting away, there's a constant dialogue going on in each and every … Continue reading Use your feelings as a compass
Cultivate a healthy “default” mode
If there’s anything I’ve learned in my short time on this planet, it’s that your day to day happiness is largely determined by your “default” mode. The highs of life get you high, the lows of life drag you down, but eventually, we always return to our status-quo, our equilibrium, our default mode. All of … Continue reading Cultivate a healthy “default” mode