The Courage to be a Beginner Again
At 102, George Staman still challenges himself to improve at pottery. His story got me thinking about the courage it takes to be a beginner again—and the joy of trying to master something that may never be completely mastered.
Cultivating Gratitude: Practicing Thankfulness for a More Fulfilling Life
Cultivating gratitude is a transformative practice that can change your perspective on life. Expressing gratitude is more than being polite and saying “thank you.” I often think of the quote by the Roman philosopher and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” Gratitude in […]
Finding Peace by Embracing What Cannot Be Changed
Throughout life’s journey, we encounter incredible joys, tragedies, and moments that fall somewhere in between. Life itself is an intricate tapestry in which all our good and bad moments are woven together to make us who we are. Of course, it’d be ideal if life could only consist of those good moments. If we could […]
Cultivating Calm Amid Chaos: A Guide to Finding Inner Peace through Mindfulness
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” – Carl Jung. Life is undeniably full of unpredictability and chaos. From the moment we are born, emerging into a whirlwind of lights and sounds, disorder seems to follow us throughout our journey. Our ability to adapt and navigate through ever-changing circumstances […]