There is a perception that the world has become noisier; that there are fewer places to retreat to in order to experience quiet. Whether or not that believe is valid or not is irrelevant. There are still plenty of places to go to experience quiet. Some are actual places and some are a little less literal.
Read More"The important thing is to never stop questioning...Never lose a holy curiosity" - Albert Einstein
When you were younger, a child, you questioned everything. You wanted to know all about your world. You had questions. Now you are all grown up and know it all right? The heck you do, no one knows it all and no one should want to. Learning and growing bring a life alive. Having a curious mind served you as a child and now it is even more important as an adult.
Today I talk about the benefits of curiosity and seven ways to cultivate it.
Read MoreI have to admit that I use the word autopilot way too much. However, it just seems to be fitting for explaining how most people go through life, simply responding and not taking enough time to really understand how to consciously respond to the world around them.
When I was younger I had the pleasure of working on an adolescent in-patient psychiatric ward counseling emotionally challenged teens. One of the methods I used in helping them understand themselves is actually something that is beneficial for most people. I have changed it roughly but the core benefit remains the same. Come hear all about it.
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