Category Archives: Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

The Art of Letting Things Breathe

There is a subtle art, observable throughout the natural world, of letting things breathe.  Letting something breathe means that it is given the space it needs to naturally unfold.  It is not forced.  It implies patience, confidence, and trust.  Allowing … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Powerful Communication, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Fear Less

The human mind conspires to make you fearful; Fearful of so many things – death, poverty, being unloved or unwanted, being alone, not mattering, not knowing or being less intelligent than others.  These fears project outwardly in how we view … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Ignorance is Bliss?

Ignorance is bliss if you’re in bliss while ignorant.  If you live a happy and content life while not being aware of the problems around you… then yes ignorance is bliss. If you are living in ignorance but you are … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Are You a Surface Conqueror? And How to Change it.

“A place for everything, everything in its place.“  – Proverb The term Surface Conqueror was coined by a good friend, Peter Allen, in 1998 to describe a person who persistently engages in the act of leaving their belongings on every … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Making Work Live

My work is an expression of who I am.  I figure out who I am and what works means to me at the same time.  In other words, this is what I would be doing even if I didn’t “have … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Money and Value, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Zen Physics of Work

Imagine a circle drawn in the dirt and you standing in the middle of it.  Your goal in life and work is to stay centered (balanced is another term for it).  Here are some scenarios you may feel at the … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Powerful Communication, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Observations on Walking

In a fast paced world, there are still a few ways to enjoy simplicity.  Walking is one of those ways.  I find it so enjoyable that I have built it into my day as: transportation (I walk to work), utility … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living, Simple Living Ideas

The Business of You

The word “business” carries a definite meaning for many people.  By definition it means “the occupation, work, or trade in which a person is engaged.”  I hear people say: “I could never run my own business” or “I don’t like … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2010 | Posted in Money and Value, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Strange Creatures and Fearless Questioning

In my dream last night, I was standing by the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. Smooth rocks greeted the ocean, while the waves patiently tapped the earth. To my right, in the water I saw the white face of what … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2010 | Posted in Powerful Communication, Questions, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Statistics, Critics, and Doing it for You

In context of your projects, your life, your business: Statistics and data offer an analytical view of your actions.  This is the black and white view.  Analysis is important since it provides a factual (not emotional) view of your efforts. … Continue reading →

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April 7, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living