In a different kind of world, we might not need to learn how to be so efficient, productive and disciplined. But in this world, with all the complexities and demands that are woven into the fabric of everyday life, we are often pushed, from within and without, to take care of the business of life…
Caine is an nine year old boy who builds an arcade in an auto parts store in East L.A. It’s a sweet story that will warm your heart, but there’s more here than meets the eye. Caine is like a miniature Zen teacher as he goes about building his cardboard business. Why cardboard? Because that’s…
I believe in breathing. I know, I know, it’s a pretty controversial thing to say, but I can’t help it. Breathing has not only done the miraculous — sustaining my life every second of my life — but it has offered me a way to deactivate my automatic pilot. I believe in the power and…
Exercise is a kind of miracle drug that doesn’t come in a pill. I often write about the extensive studies that have shown the benefits of physical activity on the mind. For example, more and more research shows that exercise is at least as effective (often more effective) than antidepressants for people who are depressed. …
“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.” -Steven Wright One of my favorite books is Chasing Daylight by Eugene O’Kelly. He was the CEO of a Fortune 100 company. He was wealthy. He had a penthouse in New York, vacation homes, a yacht and lots of money in his retirement account. He had…
Think about how often you engage in an activity with the goal of finishing. Washing dishes. Cleaning the bathroom. Mowing the Lawn. Eating breakfast. Getting a degree. We often engage in our life’s activities with the focus on finishing and while we’re working on the task our attention is on what we’re planning do to…
This 74second film was shot in 11 different countries. The theme: LEARN. It’s a great reminder to never stop learning. As we get older it’s easy to become sedentary and not challenge ourselves mentally and physically. Learning something new keeps our brains sharp and keeps life fresh and interesting. My friend Trudy’s mother learned how…