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No, that’s not a typo in the title. It might be Christmas Eve, but I’m not talking about presents…I’m talking about presence. The holiday season is upon us, which hopefully means more time with family, friends, and other loved ones. While exchanging gifts and presents, don’t forget that the greatest gift you can give someone is your presence–being there with them in the moment without distraction. I’m guilty of not always being present in family settings…scrolling my phone while being semi-present to the conversations and people in the room. It’s not something I’m proud of, but now that I am more aware of it, I can do something about it. And what better time than Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas Day with my in-laws? I’m sure the sweater, shoes, or V-bucks you bought will be well received and appreciated, but I know your attention and presence will be appreciated even more. Over the next few days, give the greatest gift you can and be present with the loved ones in your life. JC |
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“Withdraw into yourself, as far as you can. Associate with those who will make a better man of you. Welcome those whom you yourself can improve. The process is mutual; for men learn while they teach.” -Seneca If your circle of friends isn’t making you better, and you’re not making them better, then it is time to change your circle. We are often told that we’re the average of the five people we spend the most time with, but I don’t believe most people really believe it–or at least don’t act...
“The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” -B.K.S. Iyengar My submission for another take on this great quote, “The harmony of the soul, the melody of the mind, and the rhythm of the body create the symphony of the Authentic Life.” Subtle changes. But significant changes for the Pursuit of your Authentic Life. See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC
Do you find your Self in the midst of Struggle (this gets a big S because the struggle that teaches us a lesson is like an educator–an invisible person)? If so, look for the lesson in Struggle. God/The Divine/The Universe will use Struggle to teach lessons you need to learn–some believe that our souls choose our current life with the explicit intention of learning a specific lesson. Whether you believe that or not, you can look back at challenging experiences and see that there were lessons...