“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…
The Art of Balancing Your Wants and Needs
“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes, you might find you get what you need.” – Rolling Stones It’s hard not to get overwhelmed in the modern marketplace when there are so many options available. Whether you’re walking down a supermarket aisle, or shopping in a mall, or haggling with…
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…
How to Make Time for Your Dream Projects When You’re Too Busy
“You will never find time for anything. You must make it.” -Charles Buxton. M If you’re like most achievers, you probably wish that you had more time to pursue a dream project that really matters to you. If only you had a little extra wiggle room in your schedule to enroll in an online course,…
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….
5 Things You Should be Doing to Get the Most Out of Your Days
“Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention.” Do you remember the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland who Alice follows down the rabbit hole? That cute, bespectacled little guy wearing a waistcoat, who mutters “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” That was me not too long ago – restless, exacting and acutely…
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…
How to Find the Perfect Balance in Your Life
“Balance is not something you find. It’s something you create.” – Jana Kingsford With all the buzz in contemporary media about maintaining a healthy work-life balance, you’re probably well aware of its importance by now. There are only so many hours in the day and we can’t always do everything that we want to do…
5 Life Skills That Solo Travel Teaches You
“Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” – John Mayer Traveling is without a doubt one of the most effective sources of experiential learning. Breaking away from your daily routine to venture out into the wild to meet new people, see new sights, and try out foods and activities in…
