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| Be yourself and do what you love. |
January 27, 2012
Tila took on a part-time job to show us how she earns more treats in life by being herself and doing what she loves to do. She has a special position at Flirty Girl Fitness in Toronto. Let's take a look at her duties and find out how to earn more treats in life (a lesson from Tila). Click here. |
| Your beliefs can determine the kind of life you live. |
One thing I know for sure is that our "beliefs"—our habitual thought pattern—is the thing that runs our life. It determines our state of being and becomes the way in which we live our life—be it rewarding or disempowering. This, of course, reflects in the quality of everything we do in this world. Could your deep-rooted limiting beliefs be holding you back? Read more.
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| A relationship is a place you go to give. |
December 26, 2011 - My heartfelt message for you going into the new year:
I've come to learn that no matter what kind of relationship you're in, a relationship is a place you go to give. It's not a place where you go to "deserve", or "owe". The latter two are not a thing of love but a thing of fear. Read more.
December 13, 2011
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| Beauty surrounds us each moment. Have you noticed? |
Take time out to notice the beauty that surrounds you. We live in a world that is truly abundant. Don't miss out simply because you don't believe that this is so... Please read this heart-felt story and see if you notice the beauty. Click here.
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What you see is somewhat an illusion, but what you "choose"... the ultimate reality |
November 28, 2011
When you were born into this life, you probably learned that what you see in front of you is “reality.” But were you told that this is only partly true because reality is all about perception? You see, it is not what you see that creates your reality; it is the choices you make from what you see that creates your reality.
How we perceive something or someone becomes our “reality” – the factor that either motivates or discourages us. And the interpretation of reality we choose to believe will inevitably affect the quality of the life we live.
This means whatever displeasing thing you see, no matter how real it may appear to you, can only remain real if you choose to spend your energy (thoughts and emotions) there; in other words, you’re most likely gossiping or complaining about it, and/or feeling strong emotions toward it. Simply put, you’re spending your energy in that “place.” Whatever you spend your energy on becomes your... Read more.
November 8, 2011
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| Life is about embracing both the light and the dark |
Just when you think you got a grip on how life works and you're ready to be calm and confident… you trip! Or something doesn't go your way and you find yourself “losing it” all over again. And then, you get mad at yourself for it. Please stop. Don't be so hard on yourself…
Realizing your higher Self, attaining inner peace or achieving divine confidence... in other words, "being more spiritual," does not make you or me better or right. It simply makes us more aware. That is all. Nothing more. It is what you do with that awareness that determines the amount of... Read more.
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| You and I are not so different |
October 20, 2011
We are all the same. Deep down, at the core of each and every one of us, we all have the same needs. We may be different in our approach, but that does not make us different. We all have the capacity to love and to hate, to be kind and to be destructive, to be hurtful and to be caring. Some people have so much battling in their mind, they may temporarily lose their way (or lose their Selves). It could very well be you, or me. So before we judge others who have done us wrong or do things we do not agree with, perhaps we should have some compassion and be thankful that life hasn't yet provoked us to show all our dark colors.
Though you may not have been pushed to completely unleash your distasteful side, it doesn’t mean that given the "right" circumstances, you wouldn't become "that" person you dislike. You are a better person to have compassion, understanding and deep acceptance that life is challenging for each of us... that you and I are equal, no matter what our exterior may show. Deep down we are no different. Whatever it is that we are doing, we are doing it because we all want to be happy, we all want to be safe, and we all want to be loved.
October 6, 2011
We all have an inner child. Let him or her out to play everyday. Don't lock them up and shut them down. It's okay to cry, be angry, get frustrated and feel sad. A child would not hide these feelings for they are authentic, and so it is that you, too, are authentic when you express your truth. Don't lose that inner child in you. Don't confine to logic all the time. Be courageous and use your imagination. Sure, logic can get you from one place to the next, but imagination will take you everywhere!
Use this world as a discovery center, explore everything as a child would, get curious, wonder, inquire, try new things, mess around with new ways of doing things, toy with ideas, play with nature, venture out of your comfort zone. Don't take yourself so seriously... when something goes "wrong", instead of saying "Oh, no!" learn to say "Oh, well..."
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| Everyday is a new day...no two days can ever be the same |
September 21, 2011
What is the difference between “Fitness” and “Wellness”?
There's so much confusion with the definition of "fitness" and "wellness." So many individuals and companies use those words interchangeably to mean different things depending on the context, or the message they're trying to convey, or even the product or service they're trying to sell. And so it is that those words are often misused or get lost in translation or interpretation… Let’s take a moment here to clarify things... Read more.
September 20, 2011
Learn to slow down and "respond" from a place of calm awareness, don't "react" from a place of fearful desperation. Being jumpy, needy and reactive to situations are not qualities of a person who has yet cultivated personal power. To cultivate personal power means when life gets challenging and you get disappointed, you do not struggle and fight against what is or is not happening for you as it's happening. Instead, learn to flow and take charge of what needs to happen next.
September 16, 2011
Before you can learn a new, more positive way of being, you have to unlearn the old way. If not, you would only end up carrying a part of your old ways into the new, compromising the intended good of the new...so when it's time for a change, learn to end one thing before beginning another; close one door before opening another; end one chapter of your life before beginning a new...
September 11, 2011
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. As we consider what 9/11 has meant to us both individually and collectively, I invite you to also consider what you wish to see unfold. Chopra center co-founder, Dr. David Simon has created a beautiful intention-setting meditation to help you connect with your heart and put your attention on what you'd like to see blossom in your life. Click here to set your intentions now.
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| Here's to our one ultimate goal! |
No matter how you look at it, you really only have one ultimate goal, and that is, fulfillment. You want to feel fulfilled in some way. In a world of constant demands and daily distractions, it helps to come up with a phrase that can guide you to make the best decision in every moment. A simple phrase such as: "I choose anyone or anything that can bring me more fulfillment." Use this phrase as your baseline when making decisions.
Only YOU know what fulfills you. So choose the things (attitude, people, places, events, materials) that you feel can bring more fulfillment to your life, and pay less attention to things that take you away from fulfillment (your ultimate goal). Just keep it simple. There's no reason to make things anymore complicated.
July 22, 2011
I met another kindred spirit yesterday... and so the connection blossomed instantaneously. When it comes to meetings of kindred spirits, it has nothing to do with how long you've known the person, but more, how quickly you connect. We could have talked for hours... the conversation flowed effortlessly. Feelings were heartfelt during pauses when nothing was said.
There was no ego, therefore, no judgement toward one another. Our child within was safe to come out to play and share. There was an immense feeling of mutual kindred love, trust and respect that filled our hearts with gratitude. This is just a glimpse into the human's higher Self in action. It's enlightening.
Let's all make a conscious effort to conduct our lives from a place of higher Self and create more kindred spirit experiences in this lifetime.
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| Make one small change each day |
It hurts to dream only if you don't believe in what you're dreaming. And it hurts to make changes in your life if you try to do it all at once—overwhelming yourself. Be kind to yourself as only you can. Make one small change each day and pretty soon these changes will accelerate exponentially, forming what we call miracles. Even miracles take time; it's a process. Just because we cannot observe miracles the way we marvel over magic tricks—with instantaneous gratification—does not mean they are not occurring...
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| Our decisions have a rippling effect |
July 11, 2011
Start everyday anew, just as nature does. Just know that nothing can be a mistake if you've learned from it. So forgive yourself, treat yourself as you would a younger sibling...or a precious friend (or pet). :)April 17, 2011
When you make a decision and a commitment to do something good for yourself, it is like dropping a pebble in a pond. It has a rippling effect. Read more.
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Love is one thing that never goes out of style |
Understanding Love's Many Ways...
Though love is only a four-letter word, its depth and beauty makes our language seem so limiting when we try to define it in its entirety. Because it shows itself through many faces, styles and forms, to truly appreciate it is to learn to appreciate all of its many ways...
