In case you missed it, I cranked out 23 posts in 31 days on personal development, freelancing, philosophy, tech, and design. If you're looking for something to read during your lunch break, here it is! The Wish Box A New Semester, A Fresh Start: Resolutions for a New Term Getting Dressed For Work Is Kind … Continue reading A Quick Recap of January #postaday2011
Tag: personal development
Don’t Have Time? Make It.
Time is surreal. It's a manmade concoction with which we rule our lives. Some people say time is money, time is life, life is money. Some people never have enough time to finish a project, pursue their dreams, or spend with their loved ones. I say that if you don't have enough time in your … Continue reading Don’t Have Time? Make It.
The Day I Cheated Death
Let me preface this entry by saying that as a child, my death was foretold by a Buddhist monk. It was predicted that I would die in some sort of vehicular accident. I've carried that premonition with me for as long as I could remember in an effort to cheat death. * * * It … Continue reading The Day I Cheated Death
Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
I had this great blog entry planned out, but then I decided I was too tired to write a post and edit it. Instead I decided to vlog and it took just as long...but at least it exercised a different part of my brain and I feel as though I've learned something new. Yay iMovie! … Continue reading Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
My Theory on Reincarnation
On a cold afternoon one day, I sat down in my car with my mother and had a heart-to-heart with her on the concept of reincarnation. In the traditional Buddhist teachings, reincarnation was explained as the afterlife. After your physical form passes, your spirit transcends that physical form and takes place in a new vessel. … Continue reading My Theory on Reincarnation
The Wish Box
This year I urge you to hold yourself accountable to your aspirations. Write down what you wish for! I took a small box and filled it with a handful of strips, each one with a different wish for changes I want to see in my life. When I am unsure of what to next set … Continue reading The Wish Box
Finding Inspiration When You Need It Most
When I find that I am low on patience and inspiration, I usually head towards the water. It's humbling to be surrounded by something so majestic and grand as the Pacific Ocean. After all, the oceans covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contains 97 percent of the planet's water. And, at any moment … Continue reading Finding Inspiration When You Need It Most
Finally…I’m Undergoing a Redesign
I've been working on a full-life makeover here the last few months and with that comes a redesign of my personal website! For those of you who care, I actually modeled it after my favorite hat. It was kind of like that Kohler commercial where a couple asks a fancy architect to build their house … Continue reading Finally…I’m Undergoing a Redesign
Four Stages of Conflict Resolution
This morning I participated in a meditation and Dharma session at a local Buddhist meditation society and listened to a very thoughtful and provoking address on conflict resolution. In the past year I've noticed that my approach to conflict (and its eventual resolution) has dramatically changed. Be it a shift in perspective or different resources … Continue reading Four Stages of Conflict Resolution
“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 … Continue reading “And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”
Amara in Training 