Visualizations work to influence change on an unconscious level regardless of the medium such as a vision board or series of images you see in your mind. Our unconscious mind is the part of the brain that is responsible for our decisions and actions (we back these decisions up with logic and reason). (more…)

If you’re someone who has been practicing yoga for a while now, you are well-aware of the reward this ancient practice bestows. Yoga influences and transforms our overall lifestyle and well-being. If the art is new to you, then you can feel its benefits after just a single session. The art provides immense advancements after even an hour session, so imagine how it would help us if we started living the yogic way. (more…)

I have been a high school teacher for 21 years. I have taught math, social studies, reading, physical education, and more. A few years back, I gave a similar list like the one below to my graduating seniors as a “gift.” It was entitled “15 Things I Did Not Learn in High School, but I wish I did.” I was especially fond of this group. They were all good kids and had a good work ethic. (more…)

We’ve all heard it a thousand times, if you want to be happy in life, follow your passion. Let’s look closer at this advice. The word passion comes from the Latin root word patior, which means “to suffer.” So, when someone tells you to follow your passion, they’re saying you should do something for which you are willing to suffer. (more…)