What would life be like if we always remembered that there is never a good excuse to have a bad day, that there is never anything worth closing our hearts over, and that despite anything that happens, we can stay connected to the flow of well-being anyway. What would that be like? Much love, Jonathan […]
The Familiar Zone
The Familiar Zone People often talk about needing to get out of their comfort zone. I think “familiar zone” is a much better term because a lot of the status quo that we embrace really isn’t all that comfortable. It isn’t comfortable to stress about money. It is not comfortable to feel like you aren’t […]
At The Carwash
At The Carwash We were at the carwash Sunday getting my friend’s car washed. He wanted Sabine (my daughter) to give the tip. So, he taught her how to do the cool handshake tip where you palm the money and exchange it in a handshake. We even practiced quite a few times. But then Sabine […]
Willing and Aware
Willing and Aware Much of personal growth boils down to willingness and awareness. If we aren’t willing to face our fears, get out of our comfort zone, or challenge what we think is the truth ~ then our results will stay the same. If we aren’t willing to put in the time and the effort […]
Stern Serious and Playful Serious
It Must Be Me
It Must Be Me Let’s imagine a purely hypothetical situation where you go play volleyball with three friends ~ hypothetically named Roman, Karen, and Mike. And in said volleyball playing – you manage to lose every game regardless of who your partner was. Furthermore, they all seemed to play their worst game of the night […]
How To Make It Easy To Get Into Action
More About Comparison
More About Comparison My week of fishing in Alaska has shown me over and over just how destructive comparison can be. I saw many instances of people getting frustrated, mad, depressed, apathetic, and disappointed because someone was catching more salmon than they were. (I had my moments of this too.) Obviously when this happens, the […]
Now Go Play
Now Go Play Possibly the biggest trap that people fall into is thinking that there is somewhere to get to. Life will be better when______ (I have more money, am skinnier, am more successful, have that new title, am in a better relationship, etc.) No it will not!!! You will still be you with your […]