What are my character strengths? I have a good idea, but may be missing something… www.viacharacter.org offers a free assessment and tons of really interesting insights!
The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Gillebeau
Are you looking for an example of someone who's written his own rules? Check out The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau. This book challenges our assumptions about life and work with great examples and total honesty. Be warned… the author is not about making everyone happy... the author outlines 4 "musts" for readers to find the book valuable... you must be open to new ideas, you must be dissatisfied with the status quo, you must be willing to take personal responsibility, and you must be wiling to work hard. If you answer yes to all of these download this book now - it's awesome!...
Return To Innocence by Enigma
Are you on a journey inward to bet back to your truth? Check out Return to Innocence by Enigma. It's a well known song, but I didn't understand it's deep meaning until I read the lyrics… it's all about getting back to who we truly are and living our truths...
It's Time... Own Your Purpose!
Stepping Out Of The Shadow... Even The Smallest Steps Count!
Think of something that I want to do, feel called to do, are feeling pulled toward, etc., but aren't doing and fill in the blanks in the next sentence. I'm not doing _____ because ______. Think about the because… is it absolute? Probably not. Why is the because holding me back? It's time to step out of the shadow of the because... what is one thing I can do to move closer to this thing that is pulling me?...
How To Live A Good Life by Jonathan Fields
How To Live A Good Life by Jonathan Fields is a super practical book with all kinds of actions we can take to make our lives more fulfilled and enjoyable (the "good life"). Not only is the book interesting and actionable, there are also links to all kinds of tools and additional information. How To Live A Good LIfe is written so you can pick and choose areas of interest. Though I was temped to skip a couple parts, I read the whole book and am happy I did... each section has really great nuggets of information...
Oxygen by Dirty Heads
Who needs your help? Check out Oxygen by Dirty Heads and think about who needs your "oxygen"...
Who Is Limiting Me? Who Am I Limiting?
What do you want your life to look like? What are you burning to do, but feel you can’t do now? 10 years ago, what did you think your life would be like now? How about 20 years ago? For many of us, we want our lives to look different in some way, there’s something that we’re putting off, or there are gaps between the life we envisioned and where we are now. Why is this? Often times we think money is the culprit… If only we had more money, we could do _____. Think again… if we dig deeper there’s something else…
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Chakras: Awakening And Healing The Energy Body by Anothea Judith
Do you hear about Chakras but wonder what they really are and why they matter? Me too... I kept hearing about Chakras and everything I read confused me until I read Chakras: 7 Keys To Awakening And Healing The Energy Body by Anothea Judith. Anothea Judith has years of experience that she weaves in to her very practical and straightforward writing style...
Moonshadow by Yusuf Islam (F.K.A. Cat Stevens)
Moonshadow by Yusuf Islam (f.k.a. Cat Stevens) is a beautiful song about hope and joy and living in the present moment. It makes me contemplate the moonshadow in my life…
Why Was I Placed In Your Life?
Have you ever met someone and felt that person was placed in your life for some profound but unknown reason? Do you ever look back at events and clearly see the impact a person made on your life? I’ve often thought about events, lessons learned, and growth I’ve experienced because of people in my life. When I meet people I often find myself wondering why they were placed in my life...
How Do I Respond To Disagreement?
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move The World by Adam Grant
Originals: How Non-Coformists Move The World by Adam Grant covers a lot of ground… coming up with original ideas and pitching them, making change within organizations, changing the way we approach challenges, cultivating originality in our kids, and a lot more. The book is full of of great stories and research... some are surprising and gave me a lot to think about. The first couple chapters are very focused on business... if that's not your cup of tea stick it out because the book covers a lot more as it progresses...
The Hired Band by Strumbellas
The Hired Band by Strumbellas hits a nerve in me… it reminds me of a time not long ago when I felt like I was spinning out of control. Whether you feel like you're spinning out of control or are thankful that such a time has passed, The Hired Band inspires us to keep moving forward...
The Truth About Truth And Authenticity
Truth and Authenticity… big buzz words these days… what do these words mean to you? Do you feel you can live your truth and be your authentic self all the time? Do you feel constrained by expectations, work culture, community culture, social goals, etc.? Do you dream of being liberated from the constraints?...
The Power Of Kindness
Frequency: The Power Of Personal Vibration by Penny Peirce
Are you intrigued by the concept of our personal energy and how it interacts with the energy around us? I was, and found Frequency: The Power Of Personal Vibration by Penny Peirce facinating. Frequency is easy to read, very thorough, well researched, and practical... it opened my mind to a whole new world...
Come Let Go by Xavier Rudd
Come Let Go by Xavier Rudd is an awesome song about how we connect with each other and the world around us...
October... The Season To Shed Limitations
October… we see the old year starting to fall away and the new year beginning to take shape. For those of us who live in an area of the world where leaves fall from the trees, we watch nature go through this process in front of us. This October I feel particularly reflective, as I remember last October…