“You’ll see it when you believe it.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer Above my work desk stands a framed poster, the iconic Vision image of Walt Disney and Cinderella’s Castle superimposed over the empty site where The Magic Kingdom would one day stand. Below the image is written, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible,”…
Life is Never Going to Be Perfect and Why That’s Okay
“Life is not always perfect. Like a road, it has many bends, ups and down, but that’s its beauty.” – Amit Ray Imagine for a moment that you’re on vacation on a lush tropical island. You unwind in a swaying hammock under the cool shade of a palm tree, sipping a refreshing cocktail as you…
4 Mistakes You’re Making When Interpreting Your Intuition
“Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind.” – Albert Einstein It was a breezy day in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Like most pedestrians in New York, I speed walked through the streets, on my way to the nearest subway station. My commute was interrupted by a middle-aged woman dressed like a gypsy from…
The Art of Aging Gracefully
“There is an anti-aging possibility, but it has to come from within.” – Susan Anton Have you ever been in the presence of an elderly person who naturally radiates poise and grace, has a twinkle in their eyes, and a smile that warms your heart? My maternal grandmother is a person like that. She…
How to Let Go of Something That No Longer Serves You
“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew “The root of suffering is attachment”. These words, accompanied by an image of Buddha in his usual calm repose, emblazoned a T-shirt that I purchased from a rustic new age store in London….
How to Stay Informed Without Being Overwhelmed by Negative Media
“It is imperative that you learn to ignore or redirect all information and interruptions that are irrelevant, unimportant, or unactionable. Most are all three.” – Tim Ferriss The year was 2016. Election fever was in the air. I was glued to my TV and smartphone, devouring every sound byte and feature story that covered the…
Why Passion and Commitment are Essential to Success
“There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” – Kenneth Blanchard I remember it like it was yesterday. Stepping into the massive Schaumburg Convention Center Hall in Chicago that was chilled…
5 Valuable Lessons We Can Learn From Pain
“Wisdom is nothing more than healed pain.” – Robert Gary Lee “Ouch! That hurt.” We’ve all uttered those words in our lives. Maybe you said it right after a fall, feeling the pinch of an injection, or if someone said something hurtful. Whatever the cause of your pain, it produced discomfort , and you wanted…
How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Not Feeling Good Enough
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” –Karim Seddiki “What if they don’t approve of my decision?” “What if they won’t love me for who I am?” “What if I mess up and fail?” “What if they get bored and leave me?” Do any of these questions sound familiar to you? At some point…
Why Simplicity is the Key to Happiness
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” –Leonardo Da Vinci Having grown up in the city, it’s not very often that I’ve come into contact with so-called “simple folks”. That’s why, when I do come across them, whether it’s in a city or the countryside, it often turns out to be a refreshing experience. A few years…
