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Romance with the Unknown

Mind, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Spirit

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Why do we spend so much of our precious time trying to know the unknowable? All the energy we use to plan and prepare for what is going to happen next and with whom. To identify all of the ways life will disappoint us and best it. The truth of the matter is our attempt to figure out, name, and categorize our experiences provides a false sense of hope. We purposefully limit ourselves and the scope of our ability around how much risk we can handle.

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Originally posted on February 25, 2014 @ 8:29 am

7 Questions to Unplug from The Matrix

Mind, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Spirit

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So, you’ve taken the red pill. There is so much to unpack. How do we begin to unplug from the matrix? It could take a lifetime to undo all of our false beliefs. As I began this process a few years ago, so much of what was inside me started to surface. It is hard to handle at times. But I know that if I do not deal with these things head on, life will continue to be a bad romance with the unknown.

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Originally posted on February 18, 2014 @ 8:34 am

What ‘The Matrix’ Is and What We Can Learn From It

Mind, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Spirit

Let me tell you why you’re here. You’re here because you know something. What you know you can’t explain, but you feel it. You’ve felt it your entire life … you don’t know what it is, but it’s there, like a splinter in your mind…

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I am sure readers have noticed by now that I have an affinity for The Matrix movie (part 1). My friends and family will confirm I’ve been going on about the underlying philosophy in the movie since it first came out. There are many ways to go about unpacking it: our political system is a matrix, capitalism, religion, or even a computer generated universe named The Lattice (I did not make that up. Scientists have measured cosmic rays to test it). For me though, even if all of that is true – then what would be the source? Where would it all have come from? [Read more…] about What ‘The Matrix’ Is and What We Can Learn From It

Originally posted on February 12, 2014 @ 7:30 am

4 Healthy Habits to Help You Get Off to a Good Start Every Day

Body, Personal Growth, Spirit

I am not a morning person, and I think I never will be. I have to admit, however, that there are periods when I do get an early start. And when I do, the day turns out to be more productive.

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Additionally, I’ve noticed that when I wake up earlier than usual, I tend to have more time to do things unrelated to work. When I do these things before turning my laptop on, the day gets even better.

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Originally posted on January 16, 2014 @ 1:17 pm

5 Tips for Improving Focus & Your Mind

Mind, Personal Growth, Spirit

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Have you felt a little foggy and forgetful lately? Better focus, improved memory, and a sharper mind are all possible with just a few simple techniques and all-natural treatments.

If you want to be more productive and focused throughout your day, just adopt some of these tips into your daily life. Call them five steps to a sharper mind. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Improving Focus & Your Mind

Originally posted on January 7, 2014 @ 3:02 pm