When travelling to new and foreign places we face many barriers. Sometimes it’s the food that may not agree with us. Or perhaps we are thrown into cultures and traditions that we have never been exposed to, forcing us outside of our comfort zone. Whatever it may be, we encounter an abundance of all things new. But one main obstacle that seems to separate us is this construct of language.
Read MoreMeditation consists of a series of practices intended to heighten awareness and ignite a deeper connection to oneself. It is a way of transforming the mind, using techniques like mindfulness, to achieve mental clarity and reach an emotional state of calmness. Reaching this level of inner peace comes easily to some, but for many of us, silencing the mind can serve as a challenge.
Read MoreListening goes beyond just hearing what others are saying, there is an art behind making deeper, lasting connections with people. When we allow ourselves to be present, we create room to process words without distraction, actively seeking to understand. In life, it is important to treat others the way you want to be treated and a great place to start is with listening.
Read MoreThe most amazing thing about humans is that each of us are completely unique. With the exception of identical twins/triplets/so on, we each have our own genetic makeup, setting us apart from the billions of others on this earth. That’s a pretty cool thought, you are one of a kind! Yet, a lot of us struggle to accept the things that make us different and a lot of people want what they don’t have.
Read MoreBoth socially and culturally we are encouraged to want to be with others. From a young age we feel the need to belong, be social and fit in. So, why do some of us hate being alone? Well, just as we benefit from the comfort of surrounding ourselves with others, humans also require alone time.
Read MoreTechnology is fascinating and its evolution is even more mind blowing. Thirty-five years ago, Motorola released its first cell phone, and its size was just shy of a shoebox. Now we have quarter inch slivers of glass that can detect our facial emotions and allow us to talk face to face with people on the other side of the world.
Read MoreIf there is one thing that is absolutely unmistakable and undeniable it’s that we are entering a pinnacle period where we will either see great change or suffer great consequence. It can be daunting, even overwhelming when you hear about the issues of the pollution crisis we are currently facing. 95% of our waste is made of plastic material. Of the 8.3 billion metric tons that has been produced, 6.3 billion metric tons has become plastic waste. That means only 9% has been recycled.
Read MoreTraveling has a way of opening our minds and giving us a new perception, it exposes us to new places, people and cultures that we may have never heard of. It can be a beautiful reminder that the “disconnect” we have created from one another lives only in the social constructs we have built in our minds. We are bound together in the greater scheme of life and must take ownership and responsibility for the part we play.
Read More
