The world, although exciting and full of abundance, can at times, be lonely and downright depressing. Sometimes we just feel lost.

No matter how many personal development blogs or books you read, there will be times when life will seem to flat out suck. But what I’ve discovered is that despite our best efforts to create reasons why we can’t be happy, life quickly returns to nothing short of sensational, as soon as we return home. That raises the question: What is home?

In literal terms, home is where you spend most of your time. That house you lived in for 20 years may be home. Or maybe home is that new apartment you rented. Or perhaps you consider that trailer you travel the country home. Regardless, for the sake of this article, home goes beyond a physical location and extends to the place where your heart, mind, and body are at peace.

Whenever you’re feeling lost or out of it the solution is simple: find your way home.

Depending on how far you’ve wandered, it may take a while to return. But the good news is anyone can return home, no 200 dollar GPS required.

Roads To Home

How do you get home if you’re lost?

Disconnect: Take a moment to disconnect from the world around you. Tune into the voice that you so often neglect. Are you heading in the right direction or are you simply spinning your wheels? Making time to be alone allows you evaluate your current position without the pressures of the outside world. Go for a walk. Meditate. Release your worries into the air and and just breathe.

Choose To Go Home: Going home is a choice. At any time you can decide to return to the place where your soul smiles. Turn your back on the drama that brings you misery. Decline to hang out with the people that only bring you down. Accept nothing but the best for yourself and those you love. Choose to return home.

Return To Your Roots: We all have moments where life seems to be going great, where every decision we make is perfect, and it seems impossible for life to get better. Whenever you’re feeling out of whack, think back to those times when you were on top of the world. What were you doing differently? What was your perspective? Did you worry about the small stuff? Or did you focus on what you could control? Were you worried about the details or did you appreciate the moment for what it was?

Change Your Focus: When your away from home, your focus can often become clouded. Wandering astray for too long can temporarily alter your priorities. Instead of being the optimistic person you,  you may begin to see the dark spot in every star. Instead of being relaxed you may quickly overflow with anxiety. You always have the ability to change your focus. What do you choose to focus on?

Remember What Matters: So many of us, myself included, get lost in things that don’t matter. We live for what we are told to live for rather than experiencing what we want to deep down. We choose to react rather than to listen.  And we make plenty of excuses rather than creating the life we desire.

Instead of giving to the homeless we say they don’t deserve it. Instead of picking up a piece of trash we say it won’t make. difference. Instead of eating healthy we devour that extra donut.

All because we lose sight of what really matters. Remind yourself that life is to short to be caught up in all the negatives. Remember what really matters.

Finding Your Way Home

Your home is where you thrive. Only at home can you find your creative peak. Only at home can you create the change you really desire.

While expanding your comfort zone is important for growth, you must never neglect that what gives you fuel. You must always remember to return home.

Feeling stressed at work? Unable to get anything done? Your relationships a mess? Perhaps it’s time you reroute to the road that takes you home. Take a break. Go back to your roots. Take time to do nothing. Watch a movie with your loved one. Most importantly listen to your heart.

Too often we turn our backs on what our heart is telling us, and instead listen the biased sources of the outside world. Yet when we reject our hearts advice it often involves a great deal of pain. Your home has plenty of room for intelligent thinking, but has no space to hoard the broken memories of the past or the times when you came up short.

When we clutter our home with negative thoughts and past failures, we prevent ourselves from experiencing that of which brings us peace.

The beauty of being home is that it rarely involves suffering. When you’re home you’re able to take on anything that is your thrown your way. Occasionally you will have to repair your damaged real estate, but nothing is to large to overcome.

You know if you’re currently on the heart centered path. You know if you’re close to home. The question is: Do you choose to listen?

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My transition to college has been nothing short of sensational. I’ve met tons of amazing people, I have a wonderful roommate,  and have had plenty of time to explore myself and my passions. Obviously I’ve had a few rough days, which one must expect, yet for the most part my constant state of mind is bliss.

I’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting over the past few weeks and have been putting extra effort into appreciating the beauty of everyday life.  As a result I can’t help but feel blessed. The truth is we all are blessed. Look around you, there’s beauty everywhere.  The people, the sounds, the colors, it all creates the sensational reality we call life.

Does this mean there isn’t terrible things in this world? Of course not. Hatred, murder, and famine plague many parts of the world. Look at the major news sites, the vast majority of the “important” stories focus on all what’s wrong. The latest murder, the newest health scare, and the less than stellar economy all add to the stress of our everyday lives.

And while one can choose to focus on all these horrendous things, doing so will accomplish  nothing. You’d think we’d learn this, but instead we continue to come back and absorb our daily dose of negativity.

The happiest and most successful people know that focusing on beauty creates a much better world than becoming a slave to negative thought. Stop searching for whats wrong and instead appreciate the greatness of the world. Beauty not ugliness creates change.

When you focus on beauty you attract beauty. When you focus on the negative you breed a world of darkness.

Here are some simple ways in which you can just listen and enjoy the beauty of being. The smallest details often provide the most pleasure.

• Go Outside: Disconnect from the world around you and just listen to the sounds of nature. Look at the skyline and the stars. Hear the sounds of the wind. Appreciate the magnificence of nature.
• Walk: Go on a walk and let your body flow, feel connected to the energy around you.
• People watch: How often do you take the time to observe those around you? Observing humanity  is an incredible process that does wonders for your awareness.
• Notice the details: Disengage auto-pilot and instead  make a conscious effort to see the details that create your reality.
  
• News fast: Don’t read the news for a week and notice at how happier you become.
• Be invisible: Turn off your cell phone and your email and disappear for the day.
• Be grateful: What are you grateful for? Do you show that gratitude? Write a list of what you’re grateful for, or even just say thank you.

Life is forever and always beautiful. When you don’t see beauty in life it’s not because it’s not there it’s because you’re not looking hard enough. Are you finding the beauty in life?

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I must admit, this is a rather spontaneous post which came to me while I was reading the first chapter of The Sedona Method. I’m usually one who puts off exercises when I read them in books, but tonight I had the urge to follow through.

The exercise asked to state your intentions. I thought it would be beneficial if I posted my unedited journal online for everyone to see. Much of what I wrote is very personal but to be honest, I have nothing to hide. If anything posting my intentions will drive me more.

The following is my unedited journal:

My Intentions Journal

I intend to improve my relationships with my friends and family especially my brother.

I intend to create meaningful and authentic relationships with those in tune with the frequency that I require at the current time.

I intend to have one of the most popular personal development blogs in the world where I help hundreds of thousands learn the possibilities of this boundless world.

I intend to to develop my ability to live in the now and thus increase my contentment with the life I have at this current moment. I intend to have a body that is congruent with how a healthy and stress body should be.

I intend  over the course of the next year to not only absorb knowledge but more importantly implement it in into my daily life.

I intend to help all those who are in need of my support. I intend to remain judge free and instead look at the wonderful qualities each human possess.

I intend to develop my problem solving abilities by looking at problems from a different angle.

I intend to sincerely contribute to humanity while sticking true to my values.

I intend to make an abundant living through passive income. I intend to make a name for myself through providing value in guest posts.

I intend to make make connections that will not only help me but the others involved.

I intend  to increase my awareness of the negative feelings that  sometimes arise and make a conscious effort to release them.

I intend in crafting a  flexible daily routine congruent with my values and goals which will enable me to have the energy I need to be at my best.

I intend to be driven but  also content with the things I have here and now.

I intend to  improve myself through experience as well as reading and talking with other  positive individuals.

I intend to view people not from a beneficial point of view  but rather a mindset of love.

I  intend to  make mistakes and do my best to learn from them.

I  intend to  not sacrifice my values in order to fit in but rather connect with individuals who will bring the best out in me.

I intend to make my college experience a valuable one and continue to take strides to living a jobless lifestyle despite resistance from those who do not understand.

I intend to continue to provide value to my blog readers by talking about not only my successes but my failures as well. I intend to follow my dreams no matter what lies on the road ahead.

I intend to do everything I can to make the world a better place. Cliche I know. I intend to connect with people in the most authentic  way possible.

I intend to learn many new hobbies and facts  in hopes of  expanding my horizons as a human being.

I intend to experiment with various personal growth methods especially the ones that seem foreign to me.

I intend to make a full income from my blog/writing and personal speaking.

I intend to connect with the source as much as possible and express gratitude each and ever day. I intend to lead not only by words but my example as well. I intend to be rather then try to be.

I intend be honest rather than superficial. I intend to always keep my head up even when the dark clouds continue to pass overhead. I intend to live for a purpose larger than myself and contribute in a way I never thought possible.

But most importantly I intend to connect with the source of oneness and love.

The Power of Intentions

Although I have been doing journals for several years, I found tonight’s journal to be especially inspiring. I think this is largely due to the fact  I let my shields down and just wrote.

While I have held many intentions in my head for quite sometime, it felt great to write them down. It was shocking at how fast my thoughts manifested. At the time of this writing I feel wonderful and I have to credit that to my intentions journal.

It will be interesting to see the effect my journal has on the upcoming weeks and month. Perhaps many of my intentions will one day manifest. I couldn’t be more excited.

What do you want in your life?

Take some time to journal your intentions.

Not later. Now.

Please share your intentions in the comments.

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What happens when you make a mistake? Do you get angry or upset? Or do you observe the humor in being human?

From my personal experience, humor is the wisest path to choose.

You’re going to make mistakes. So make them then let them go. Don’t let your blunders and shortcomings dictate the rest of your life.

If I make mistake, I have no problem laughing about it, because I know mistakes are part of living. If I was perfect I would not be qualified to write about personal development. I take pride in knowing I’m human.

All too often, we place a tremendous amount of pressure on ourselves, resulting in the feeling of  being miserable.

We have to be perfect. We can’t fail. We have to be successful.

One word: Bullshit.

With humor as our weapon, we can release that the feeling of being of miserable and instead choose to experience the feeling of being blessed. In every experience we have a choice.  Humor is a powerful  tool.

The idea of perfection is responsible for much of the suffering in our world. But it doesn’t have to be. Learning to find humor in your mistakes will magically transform your life, because when you laugh at your mistakes you allow your real-self to surface. And being real is what life is all about.

Wallowing in your past mistakes not only radiates a negative vibe but also hinders you from sincerely experiencing this very moment fully.

I admit, humor is not appropriate in all situations, yet too often we take being serious too far.

Your ego may see laughing at yourself as a threat, but in reality it is an efficient method in attracting joyfulness into your life.

Having the ability to laugh at  yourself  and your mistakes radiates the realness in you, and draws people to connect with you on a personal level.

When you agonize over your past you turn your back to the door of contentment. Finding humor in your life journey opens the door.

Answer the door. A life  full of abundance and joy is waiting.

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Living in Shanghai has allowed me to experience many firsts, attending an international school, learning the Chinese language, and daily interaction with cultures from all over the world.

While each of these experiences have made me a much more conscious individual, there is another encounter that has made me grow tremendously.

Riding the subway in Shanghai.

The Subway

Today I decided to meet my father up for lunch as he soon leaves for a business trip and as you may have guessed, I’m taking the subway.

As a matter of fact,  I’m writing this very post on my i-Phone.

When I first moved to Shanghai, the thought of taking the crowded transportation system intimidated me greatly. Fortunately, my good friend (and experienced subway rider) Mike, turned me on to the great benefits of riding the subway.

At first I rode the subway sparingly , but it wasn’t long before I became a regular user, especially when I visited my girlfriend in downtown Shanghai.

Because riding the subway was a simple way of saving money and it allowed me to reduce my carbon footprint, becoming a regular was a no brainier.

While it took a while to get used to, before long I  actually started to rather enjoy riding the subway. Not only does taking the subway give me time to reflect  but I also enjoy the interaction with the hundreds of people who ride the subway.

Connectedness

One of my favorite reasons for riding the subway is I can’t help but feel connected to humanity when I do.

I  absolutely love the energy of the subway. Each day the energy is noticeably different. Sometimes it is negative, while other days  I can’t help but feel the positivity of the passengers aboard.

I love experiencing the ups and downs of human emotion.

Riding the subway gives me the chance to fully immerse and connect with the thousands of people who use the subway daily.

While it can often times be crowded, I have come to thoroughly enjoy my time on the subway.

A positive habit I have adopted is to give my seat up to someone who looks as if they need it. Not only does this make me feel better but it also gives me an opportunity to make someone’s day.

I am regularly amazed at the politeness of (some) Chinese who gracefully refuse the seat.

(Ironically, I was just pushed out of the way by an elderly Chinese woman I kid you not.)

I love watching people interact with each other and am often greeted with smiles. I also enjoy watching the plethora of little kids I routinely come across.

I do my very best to smile at as many people as I can and sometimes start some small talk with some of the passengers ( my Chinese is still fairly weak.)

Many of my most euphoric moments have occurred during the walk home from the subway. This no doubt is the result of the connectedness I often feel when riding the subway.

Personal Development Express

Not only does riding the subway give me time to connect with humanity, I also use it as a time of growth.

Because I am often on the subway for 20-30 minutes, I quickly realized the potential of using the time to better myself as a human being.

Luckily, unlike when I’m in the car, I am able to read with out getting sick; therefore I take advantage of the 20-30 minutes and often read a book.

If I’m not feeling in the mood to read I also have enough time to fit in a 20 minute motivational podcast to boost my spirits. I often listen to a  Philosopher Note or two.

I also sometimes take out my I-phone and jot ideas down for future posts.

Riding the subway often gives me sudden spurts of inspiration as well. I can’t tell you how many post ideas have come to me during a subway ride.

Taking the subway also gives me time to simply slow down. Sometimes I simply focus on my breathing and zone out. And while the subway isn’t quiet enough for me to experience full scale meditation, I occasionally  listen to some meditation tunes.

I can’t tell you how valuable the 20-30 minute subway rides have benefited me as a person. I’ve written numerous articles, read an entire books (obviously in not one trip), and took sometime to contemplate some of lives most difficult questions.

The subway truly has been my personal development express. 

Taking the subway

Having grown up in the suburbs of Texas it wasn’t often ( OK never) that I found myself taking the subway.

Living in Shanghai has really opened my eyes to how convenient  taking the subway can be.

While I don’t always take the subway I do my very best to use it as often as possible.

Do you regularly use the subway? Or are you a subway virgin?

Assuming there is a subway near you, I  highly suggest you give riding the subway a try.

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Why I Love Riding The Subway And You Should Too

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Out of the many experiences we face in life, saying goodbye is often the most painful.  Whether it be saying goodbye when you relocate to a new home, or saying bye to a family member or friend whose last breath is drawing near.

Sometimes we have the privilege  to say goodbye and other times people are taken from us in an instant. The fact of the matter is, life is abundant in goodbyes.

A few days ago, I said goodbye to my girlfriend of sixteen months who moved to Switzerland to attend university. I will be attending university in the United States, so it is unlikely I will see her for quite sometime. Because of the distance we have decided to go our separate ways.

Saying bye to my girlfriend is the first of many goodbyes to follow, for my high school career officially ends this Thursday. I will be parting ways with many of my good friends who have made me the person I am today.

Saying goodbye to someone you love is a difficult task, yet with the proper mindset it doesn’t have to be as difficult as we often make it.

Accept your feelings

When saying goodbye it is important that  you are honest with yourself and your feelings. Don’t pretend to feel something your not. If your sad, feel sad. If your angry, feel angry. Let your feelings flow.

The worst thing you can do is hide your emotions. The more you resist your feelings the stronger they become.

I would be lying if I said the last few days have been great. My emotions have been anything but stable. I’ve been sad and I’ve been angry yet the important thing is I have allowed myself to feel.

I’ve looked for comfort from my friends.  I’ve gone on long walks. I’ve cried more than any teenage male would like to admit, yet with each passing day my perspective has slowly become more empowering. While I miss my girlfriend greatly, my gut instinct continually reminds me everything will be OK.

Everything will always be OK.

Saying goodbye is difficult because our ego craves security. Uncertainty makes our ego sick. The remedy is to remember that security does not exist. Life is full of uncertainty

Often times we cling to our past relationships, thinking that life will never be the same.

” I will never find someone like him/her.”

” He/she was my best friend.”

“I can’t go on with life.”

This flow of negative thought does nothing but greatly slow the recovery process.

The truth is, you will go on, you will meet many more wonderful people in your life time, and you will continue to make the most out of your life.

When you catch yourself thinking these negative thoughts, feel them and let them go, they don’t belong.

I’d be a hypocrite if I said I’ve never found myself thinking negatively. To be honest I’ve struggled immensely these past few days. Does this make me a bad person? No. It makes me human.

Accept your feelings don’t become them.

Be thankful

While it is incredibly easy to get caught up in all the things that the word “goodbye” brings an end to, it is essential that we remain thankful for the moments we were lucky enough to have.

It may be difficult to accept, but it is important to remember that all human relationships eventually come to an end.

Instead of looking at relationships from a purely physical perspective it is important we realize our relationships are much more.

When you accept the fact that no relationship will last forever you can put more energy into living more fully today.

Although our relationships may end physically, spiritually we are always connected.

Now I’ll be the first to admit this abstract concept is rather difficult to comprehend, however for me it has been a very power perspective to adopt.

While saying goodbye may close the physical door, we can always revisit our relationships through our memories.

With regard to my girlfriend and myself, I am eternally grateful for the many wonderful memories we had the opportunity to share. While it was hard to say goodbye, the hundreds of memories we made, were well worth the price.

While my soul is deeply saddened at  the inability to now create memories on demand, I realize that we have shared plenty. I already have a plethora of amazing moments to revisit in my mind. Within seconds, I can revisit our first and last kiss. Within seconds, I can revisit the countless nights that we lay searching for the Shanghai stars. Within seconds, I can revisit all the laughter and and all the tears.

Butterflies can’t tell time.

Your memories more powerful than you can imagine. Revisit them frequently and you will find that you have the ability to connect with anyone at anytime, regardless of location.

By being thankful we are able to connect with the true essence of life.

Instead of focusing on what you won’t be able to do in the future take sometime and be thankful for what you have already done.

What about your current relationships are you thankful for?

Write it down. How does it feel?

A new door

For every goodbye comes another hello. Human beings are social creatures that thrive on interaction. To truly function at your highest level requires that you maintain numerous authentic relationships. Accept that goodbyes are a part of life.

Change is constant. Every second, you are a different being. People come into your life and leave just as quickly. The end of a relationship  leaves an opportunity to create a new one. With 6 billion people in the world there are plenty of people for you to meet. Things may be different but change  is a good thing.

Embracing  the unknown is a powerful tool to truly express your potential.

Look at the unknown as an opportunity to grow. Open the new door and step right in.

Will you embrace the unknown?

Coming to peace

While saying goodbye will never be easy, it is important we embrace change with a positive attitude and look to continue forward. Because of today’s technology it is easier than ever to stay in touch.

Are you saying goodbye soon? Take a deep breathe, I promise it will be OK.

Cry. Laugh. Be thankful. Live.

Time heals all pain. New relationships await.

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When was the last time you sincerely thanked a family member or friend for all that they have done?

Its been a while, eh? Don’t worry you’re not alone.

It’s unfortunate, but many of us, including myself, often take our relationships for granted.

We expect Dad to always support us.

We expect Mom to always have dinner made.

We expect our friends to be there when we’re feeling down.

We expect our brothers and sisters to come running when we find ourselves in a jam.

Yet we rarely take the time to give praise.

As my high-school career is coming to a end, I have found myself spending a substantial amount of time reflecting on the people that have influenced me.

One of my greatest personal faults is that I often fail to give praise. While I strive to live a life of  gratitude , I often forget to voice how much someone means to me. This is something I’m working hard on to improve.

The past few days I have made a conscious effort to praise my family members and friends as much as possible and have found the process to be very rewarding, not only for me but those receiving the praise as well.

When you give praise you are sending out positive energy, which results in more good deeds being done. Everyone loves a good, ” I appreciate you.”

Expressing praise is a simple way to benefit humanity. While giving praise is almost effortless, it makes people work harder and feel better about themselves.

When I learned that I was moving to China, I spent an entire day writing notes to the members of my cross country team. To this day a few of them keep the letter in their wallet. You never know how much your praise might mean.

In the next few days I plan on writing numerous hand written notes expressing my praise to the many individuals who have influenced the person I am today. I intend to spend many hours crafting these notes to convey the importance each individual has played in my life.

Although it isn’t necessary to write letters in order to express praise, I personally  have found it to be a very effective medium. The act of expressing praise is all that matters; you can always give more thanks.

Have you been taking your relationships for granted? Do you give thanks daily?

Who will you praise today?

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Are you meditating 30 minutes each day? If not, you should be.

An intelligent person like you can’t afford to pass up such a wonderful and enlightening experience.

What? You don’t know what meditation is? (I’ll wait while you imagine a monk sitting with his legs crossed humming “hmmm”…)

Don’t worry you’re not alone, and lucky for you, you don’t have to be a Buddhist Monk to participate.

So what is meditation?  If you were to have a dictionary on hand it would state, “The action or practice of meditating” Gee thanks pocket dictionary..

Shall we dive a little deeper?

This is my definition of meditation, so if you don’t like it you can go buy another dictionary

Meditation is a period of time in which your thoughts flow free of judgment. It is a period of time in which you just “be.” Meditation is a doorway  for you to explore your spirituality. Meditation is a time in which you become in-sync with your true-self. Meditation is a time in which your conscious mind is able to recharge after being constantly bombarded with stimuli. Meditation is the process of connecting with the energy of humanity.

The simplest and quickest way to completely transform your life is to practice daily meditation.

Let me repeat that again:

The simplest and easiest way to completely transform your life is to practice daily meditation.

Social Conditioning:

It’s unfortunate, but most of the Western World views meditation as a waste of time. “What  30 minutes of doing nothing? Your crazy.” Is a response I often hear. Many individuals claim meditation to be nothing more than a bunch of “new age” crap. This kind of thinking unfortunately prevents millions of people from experiencing what it truly means to live. If only some people were a bit more open minded…

How To Meditate:

Still reading? Great. Now I’m going to teach you how to meditate.

Take a moment and find a quite place where you will not be disturbed.

Turn off the computer (yes that means you must stop reading this blog) and your cell phone.

Get comfortable. Close your eyes. Now breath. Take a deeeep breath. Just let your thoughts flow in and out, not paying particular attention to any certain one.

After about 30 seconds it should begin to get uncomfortable. This is your social conditioning kicking in.  Perhaps you may think, “This is a waste of time.” Who knew doing nothing could be so difficult?

Let your thoughts flow.

Just keep breathing. Feels good doesn’t it?

After a good 10 minutes or so, you should now be entering a deep meditative state. This state should be particularly soothing. Take some time and notice your body. Feel the sensations in your hands, your toes, and your heart.

See how long you can go without thinking. At first this may appear to be impossible, however you will be surprised at what you’re capable of. The important thing is that you just be. Tune in to your higher self. Visualize. Pray. Breathe. Enjoy.

My Experience With Meditation:

The topic of meditation has always fascinated me. 30 minutes of doing nothing? Sweet. I have read numerous personal development books and  it seems that nearly all the happy and successful individuals spend a great deal of time meditating each day. Spiritual leader Deepak Chopra recommends meditating 30 minutes each morning and 30 minutes at night.

Can doing nothing for 30 minutes each day really transform your life?  Considering all the health benefits, I figured I’d give it a try. As with many, I at first found meditation to be incredibly awkward. I often thought to myself “ Am I really doing this?” However this awkwardness soon disappeared.  I now look forward to my daily time alone. Meditation has transformed my life.

Oneness

Oneness is a wonderful benefit of meditation.When I am in a deep state of meditation I can’t help but feel connected to the entire world because meditation is the flow of thoughts without judgment. It often takes me some time to reach this state but when I do, I feel connected to everything and everyone. The great thing about this feeling is it strengthens the longer my mediation lasts. Upon completing my meditations I almost always feel a sense of peace. Sometimes I  choose to connect with my friends through meditation by simply opening myself up to this type of communication. I always feel at home when I’m connected with the world.

Intentions

Your intentions quickly manifest when your mind is calm, therefore meditation is a perfect time to send out your intentions. I personally love sending out my intentions during my meditations. While meditating, I often find that my intentions are authentic rather than simply constructed from social conditioning. I often find these intentions to be more congruent with my life purpose.

Thanks

Sometimes during my meditations I like to give thanks. I simply send out a simple intention, thanking the world for all it has given me. I often give thanks for the extraordinary relationships I have been able to manifest. These meditations are often my favorite for it leaves me feeling extremely blessed. What are you grateful for?

Prayer

Occasionally while meditating I feel a strong urge to send out intentions for those in need. I find that whenever I begin praying I often pray for longer then intended. During my last meditation I prayed for 20 individuals. I say this not to show how many people I prayed for but rather show the power of prayer.

Visualization

I often take some time to visualize my ideal state of being. I picture myself in my ideal life. The power of imagination is extraordinary. Simply picturing yourself in your ideal state can do wonders for your health and well being. My visualizations often leave me feeling powerful and strong. If you had the “perfect” life what would it be like? How’s your health? Your relationships? Are you financially independent? Take some time to imagine your ideal life.

Conclusion

We live in a world of constant stimuli. We push ourselves to the limits and in the process forget to let our mind and soul recharge,and as a result we  become stressed and sick. It doesn’t have to be that way. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Meditate today.

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You want to make a difference. I get it. We all do.

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What are we chasing after?

And why are we chasing after it?

Where is it leading us?

What will it make of us?

With every decision made, you will encounter these questions, time and time again.
Whether it’s internal, you’re expressing them through writing, crying to a friend, or screaming them as you stand on the top of a mountain, in the end, you don’t care who’s listening, you just want to be heard. You want to be answered.

Reality: There are no direct answers.

For everyone, these questions are “answered” through life experiences, personal confrontations, and the adventure of trial and error. Interpretations and perspectives will change over time, others’ opinions will influence yours, and you won’t really find your true “bearings,” your legitimate establishment for making your own interpretation, probably until the day you die. All that time and energy, the crying, the screaming, the smiles, the hugs…and none of it makes since or is completely satisfying until those last few breaths.

These are the facts of life.

But for the time being, although this is your one and only “answer” to life, which you will rely on, refer to, and create havoc over endlessly, it’s enduring those events in life, embracing them, defining them, and understanding them, all in the meantime, that makes them worthwhile.

At this day in age, all you ever hear about are two things: Love and Politics.

Politics: Make life way too complicated, and no one likes talking about them, so we won’t.

Love: Has become the most widely used, four letter word, universal, ceaseless, and encases every word in the human’s dictionary. It defines all and is one of the most powerful and influential feelings. It can be beautiful. It can also be destructive. Especially when you’re young, naive, desperate, clueless, hopeful, lost, and careless.
Love can be so detrimental that it drives a person to ending his own life. On the flip side, love can be so powerful that it drives a woman to lift a car in order to retrieve her child, trapped in rubble, and return him to safety.

It’s a simple question, but one of the hardest to answer.

Which Love to you Live by?

Go on I’ll wait.

We fight for what we love.
We embrace what we love.
We never stop loving.

If not our love is worthless.

Stop sitting around wondering why this happened, who he or she is with, how you are going to get that person’s attention, and pretending that reality doesn’t exist. You are embarking on a life’s adventure. You’ll hit ups, and downs. Good moments, and bad ones too. But in the end, they all played a part in reaching your final destination. Creating your final thought.

You can’t rewind our life. You can’t “play that part over again.” No one will do what you want done for you. You never get to take the easy way out, at least if you want things to get done and turn out alright. You aren’t always going to have seven different options to choose from – you have to be satisfied with just one. Acceptance is key. And worrying? Not worth it. Drop the ego, lose the dedication to “first impressions.” You only live once, you only experience every minute of every waking day…once. You don’t regret. You learn. You don’t sit and watch, you perform. You hit and up, there is always going to be a down (and visa versa.) You aren’t cooler. They aren’t better. You are who you are, you end up with who you end up with. You focus on what is important. You surround yourself with love.

Are you lost? You shouldn’t be. If you have a simple mind, then it is a simple idea. And after that…it’s use of this, and acceptance.

If you’re young, naive, desperate, clueless, hopeful, lost, and careless, then listen.

Focus. Accept.

Go now and Live.

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