Amara in Training

Tag: problem solving

  • Temporary Lulls Are Just That…Temporary

    This post sings a bit of a different tune. It’s more about the lulls in energy or drive that hit me in my daily life, be it work related, training related, or personally related. It seems more so than ever I am aware that my life really is a series of unbalanced scales. I have…

  • Dealing with Derailment

    Often times things don’t go quite as planned. Actually, let me rephrase that — most times, things don’t go quite as planned.   Sometimes you’ve been incredibly meticulous at laying out your schedule and things get in the way. It happens…it’s life! Sometimes, though, you get in your own way, or worse, you allow other…

  • The Problem With Christmas

    As a child I really enjoyed saving up my allowance and buying stuff for my friends and family. My father never really took well to the whole concept of buying stuff and I think I finally know why. The course of events this last year has really pushed me into the realm of “the bigger…

  • Homelessness in Los Angeles

    Living in mid-city Los Angeles I frequently face the issue of homelessness. My particular section of Wilshire, called Miracle Mile, has a few regulars. When it gets too hot out, they chase the shade with all of their earthly possessions. When it gets too cold out they huddle in thick blankets and build forts out…

  • 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…