´There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.´ ~ Mahatma Gandhi, "Non-Violence in Peace and War” Minimalism as a lifestyle is not a new trend. In fact, many of the world´s top minds embraced minimalism in one fashion or another. Ghandi was a minimalist by situation. Einstein reputedly had a closet full of black suits and white shirts that he ignored when dressing each morning. Ours is a society that loves stuff. The more you seem to have, the happier you are apparently supposed to be - at … [Read more...] about Embracing a Minimalist Attitude: A Personal Development Plan
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Decluttering Our Minds Accelerates Our Personal Development
Why should we simplify? Is a cluttered life the sign of a cluttered mind? Dr. Gabor Maté, M.D. dedicates an entire chapter in Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder to the importance of our physical space. Although he is writing about Attention Deficit Disorder, who in our culture of mass consumerism, latte-induced busy-ness, and two-second media bites does not have some experience with some of its effects on our wellbeing and personal … [Read more...] about Decluttering Our Minds Accelerates Our Personal Development
The Essence of Gratitude and its Contribution to Your Happiness
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Cicero We all understand the word gratitude. Our mothers taught us to say "please" and "thank you" at the appropriate times. We learned to write letters of thanks to distant relatives who spent birthday cards. These were important lessons growing up. However, was this really teaching us about gratitude at a deeper level? Does this form of gratitude help to foster happiness? Gratitude is defined as "a feeling … [Read more...] about The Essence of Gratitude and its Contribution to Your Happiness
FACT: Passion, Movement and Expression Advance Your Personal Development
Ignite your inner passion! "Sing like nobody´s listening, Live like it´s Heaven on Earth, Work like you don´t need money, Love like you´ve never been hurt, And dance like no one´s watching." Attributed at various time to Souza, Rumi and others Inner Fuel feeds the fires within us that allow us to experience and express passion and inspiration! Whether it is business or pleasure, without passion for what you do and no matter how hard you try, that sense of satisfaction at the end of … [Read more...] about FACT: Passion, Movement and Expression Advance Your Personal Development
