I used to have a very, very bad habit: when anyone would ask me something, I would always say: “yes”. Invitations, projects, favors, … Yes, yes and yes. So I would end up spending my time going to parties I didn’t really want to go to, driving people to the airport, hanging out with the boring classmates, finishing a group project on my own, ...
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The #1 Passion-Killer and its Cure
Ever felt dragging to do the things that you usually love to do? Wondering why the project, business or hobby that you were so passionate about last month now feels flat and tedious? Ever wondered if you should just quit? Change everything? If you have made a big mistake to put any time and energy in it in the first place?
Read More3 Steps To Not Let Your Fire Die
Do you know that nice and warm feeling you get when you’re sitting around a fire? Fire is hypnotizing. It makes us feel warm and safe. However, tending a fire requires WORK. How well do you tend yours?
Read MoreGanesh - the Remover of Obstacles (always helpful to have on your side). Acrylic on canvas 12x12
Watch Out It's a Trap! (aka How To Discover Your Zone Of Genius)
Ever had one of those days when you are so on top of it? When you get up right when the alarm goes off, get to work on time, zoom through your tasks with efficiency, manage to call your mother at lunch time, answer all your emails and hit the grocery store after work…in short, get it all done.
Read MoreThe One (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Becoming a Genius
We have this belief that there is a limited number of people that are born “genius” (those famous billionaires), then a bunch of “average” people, and a few “good-for-nothing". While we sure hope we don’t fall into the third category, we don’t really dare dreaming that we are lucky enough to be born in the genius category either...
Read MoreDid You Know Words Were So Powerful?
Words are powerful. They can change physical matter, thus they have the power to change the world. Flashback three years ago: I’m sitting in my newly acquired meditation pillow, feeling uncomfortable of course, with a mala in my right hand...
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Remember Who You Are
This weekend, I went to Amma’s Ashram in San Ramon, CA, to receive her Darshan (blessings). Amma led us in a meditation to bring peace on the planet...
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When it’s Dark Enough, You Can See the Stars
Pain is not only inevitable, it can also be a great opportunity to become more alert, more aware. When we choose to dive deep within, we connect with the very core of what makes us alive.
Read MoreFinding Inspiration when we're Caught up in Routine
We all tend to get too caught up in routine. Inspiration dries up. We can't wait for our next vacation to feel alive again. Luckily, there is a simple way to get some of that inspiration back...until we next find ourselves chilling on a beach.
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