“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” – Tony Robbins Life is the sum total of a series of decisions, small and significant. But even decisions that are typically seen as inconsequential, such as the kind of drink that you order at Starbucks, can be a training ground for your…
The Right Way to Use the Law of Attraction to Create a Life You Love
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill “When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you If your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers…
6 Easy Ways to Stop Overthinking and Simplify
“Stop overthinking. You can’t control everything, just let it be.” There’s a lot to think about over the course of our lives. We have big life decisions to make, as well as day-to-day ones that really only affect us in the here and now. Some of us can handle these mental demands with the dexterity…
How to Embrace Globalization without Losing Your Identity
“I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen. I reply that it begins in your own community.” – Kofi Annan Having grown up in a country considered to be a crossroad for different nationalities and cultures, the notion of globalization seems natural to me. My identity isn’t tethered to…
5 Signs That You’re On the Best Path For You
“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path.” Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, asking yourself soul-searching questions like, “What the heck am I doing with my life?” or “Am I following a path that will allow me to live up to my potential?” If you’ve experienced this…
What Judging Others Reveals About You
“Before pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.” – Jimi Hendrix Everyone loves to indulge in people-watching once in a while. I love to sit by the window facing a busy street in a Starbucks, sipping a warm chai latte as I watch the hustle bustle pass me by. A running commentary plays in…
The Difference Between Giving Up and Surrendering
“Surrender isn’t about giving up, it’s about letting go.” – Anonymous Some of the highlights of my travels have included visits to ancient spiritual and religious sites. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or the largest bronze Buddha in the Todai-ji temple in Japan, or the ornate and intricate structures of the…
How to Find Balance When You’re Emotionally Triggered
“Emotions flow in and out, they don’t define us.” – Julie Reed We’ve all had our buttons pushed at some point. Maybe someone uttered hurtful words, made a snide remark, or offered unsolicited advice that brought out the worst in us. Or maybe it was a self-inflicted trigger. You see that you’ve gained an extra…
How to Choose What Causes to Support
“Our prime purpose in life is to help others and if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” – Dalai Lama If you’re anything like me, you probably get overwhelmed by the myriad problems that plague our world. It’s hard to be indifferent to all the suffering, injustice, and uncertainty that characterize human…
4 Important Things I’ve Learned from Making Unconventional Choices
“It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.” – E. E Cummings A couple of years ago, I signed up for an improv acting class. For my final monologue, I choose a scene from the classic movie Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner because it struck a chord. It…
