What is it that makes life feel full of purpose and meaning? Is it self-directed, or is life already planned out for us at birth by some higher source as many believe?

Living Out Loud The sentiments in this video are inspiring (I would have used a different musical selection but it’s still good to watch.) Read the rest of this entry »

Have you noticed lately that a lot of people are looking for something else to do in life? I’m talking about Physicians or Lawyers who have become Musicians, Teachers who return to school to become Caterers or Florists.

This isn’t a new trend, I think because much of the stigma has been removed from mid-life, or mid-career switching, people feel more empowered to change. Read the rest of this entry »

“There is no difference between thought and action, and stone, air, ice, sun, fear, and self are one.”

Peter Matthiessen,The Snow Leopard

Meditation Motivation

Meditation by its definition is the art of practiced, yet concentrated focus. It is the act of inner listening, an awareness of even the slightest sound. Combined with clear visualizations and rhythmically controlled breathing, it is the search for deeper awareness of the here and now itself.

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Now that my young adult has left the nest for his own apartment, that means me and the feline creature are together all day. She’s a real sweetheart, but she’s also very time consuming, requiring a minimum of 1,000 rubs, pick me ups, or attentive “cat-versations ” per day. Sigh. Rel (my soul mate) keeps telling me I should have listened to him and gotten a poster (but then I would have missed all the comic relief).

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What do you think of when you hear the word “retirement”? Usually that conjures up anything but images of youth who travel, take on projects showing community and global responsibility, and who are sincere in their desires to give back something of value to others. In the words of entrepreneur, Michael Dunlop, “21 is the new 60.” Michael is the webmaster of Retire@21 a site that is full of great interviews, and resources for the young, as well as the young at heart. Read the rest of this entry »

Promoted on their http://mlmteleclass.com site as “Training Without Traveling” this teleclass site is new to me. My first visit via email invitation looks promising. I saw links to sign up for classes on “Financial stress reduction” with Chellie Campbell, “How to build powerful relationships and connect with anyone” from Larry Benet, “Building your life and business on purpose” with Dr. Brad Swift and much more. Read the rest of this entry »