Our Obsession with Predictions Keeps Us From Living in the Moment

Groundhog Day 2013

Humans love predictions. Just look at how Americans wait for a groundhog, of all the crazy animals in the world, to predict when spring will arrive. It’s a national holiday. Groundhog Day. Really? In fact, our obsession with predictions really just keeps us from living in the moment and doing what is necessary to create [...]

Do You Realize How Good Things Really Are?

Do you appreciate your life?

“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” — Marianne Williamson For years, on and off, I’ve kept a gratitude journal. Pretty simple really. You get a notebook, and once a day–usually before you go to bed–you write down at least five things for which you [...]

The Moment When You Must Act

inspiration, inspired action, action

A moment exists when you know you must act. If you do not take action in that moment, whatever it is you desire or want to do simply will not come into reality or you will not do it. You won’t take action. Inspiration hits. You must take inspired action. If you don’t, the energy [...]

Should You Live Your Life Looking Backward?

What was I learning

Many of us get stuck in the past. By that I mean we end up living our life looking backward at things that happened in our lives and regretting them. Some call this “looking in the rear view mirror.” I call it living life looking backward. Here’s the thing: No matter what bad thing happened [...]

Doing What’s Necessary When It’s Necessary

Sometimes life just hands you situations and you simply do what’s necessary. Or at least you begin taking steps to do what you think might be necessary. Then you watch, wait, listen to see if the pieces fall into place. A friend reminded me of Angeles Arrien’s teaching: Show up. Pay attention. Speak your truth. [...]

What if the World Had Ended?

The world did not end yesterday. At least, I didn’t hear about any great earthquakes and I don’t know of anyone who mysteriously disappeared. Anyway, I’m still here. How about you? However, the idea that the world could have ended yesterday, today or tomorrow offers a wonderful reminder that we must live our lives to [...]

Are You Enjoying the Journey to Your Destination?

This morning I happened to take the time to click on Jeff Herring’s SUNDAY MORNING INSPIRATION: It’s the journey, not the destination. I was so pleased to watch this great clip from the movie “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior,” which is also one of my favorite books by Dan Millman. I found this a [...]

Unconnectedness of Thoughts Leads to Living in the Moment

I often consider and write about the idea of living in the moment. I know it’s not just a concept; it’s a worthy goal and one some people achieve. I have found it difficult to do so, although it remains one of my goals. Quieting my mind during meditation also remains one of my goals, [...]