Amara in Training

Category: Personal Development

  • “And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

    I don’t remember when I came across this poem but I’ve always found it to uplift me in times of despair and ground me in times of greatness. Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be…

  • Returning to Nature – It’s Just Perspective, People!

    I am a true believer that most of our problems can be solved by returning to nature. We face a lot of complex issues everyday. Maybe someone at work is under-performing. Perhaps you are feeling conflicted about a loved one. Maybe the external pressures you feel are just too much to bear. When things get…

  • Knowing When To Take a Break

    I am the quintessential over achiever. It’s not something that I’m really proud of. It’s just a part of me. When I was still under the auspice of my lovely parents, they would always remind me to sleep…take a break…enjoy my youth. However, I realized that when I left the nest things got immensely worse.…

  • Achieving Balance

    Ahhh, the eternal struggle. How does someone balance all of their obligations and cram 30 hours in a 24 hour day? I stumble and fall but I find that most of my lessons are learned when I get back up. No one likes a frazzled and stressed person! The time has come that I put…

  • Personality is about 80% of the game.

    I was recently in a discussion with a confidant about the philosophies behind the graphic design profession. What does it take to be a great designer: skill, talent or personality? In a perfect work, preferably a combination of all three! However, when there are weighing factors, I would say that one trumps the others. Having…

  • “Whenever you fall, pick something up.”