Have you ever procrastinated on something or settled for second best (or worse) and later kicked yourself for not caring enough to do something about it sooner? It's helpful to get a friendly reminder now and then: don't settle due to laziness or lack of effort. I was reminded of this recently at 1:03 am Saturday morning. Here's what happened to me this past weekend. Over … [Read more...]
Do the things you long for make you weak or strong?
There's a saying in my family, "desire is the cause of suffering," which stems from Buddhism. Even though I'm not Buddhist myself, this principle makes sense to me from several angles: always wanting what you don't have, i.e. coveting, can lead to feelings of bitterness, jealousy and frustration. In addition, the more you have, the more you have to lose, which can cause pain, … [Read more...]
How to get rid of weaknesses like a stealthy ninja
Summer is here and that means things are about to slow down, way down, probably including you. January feels like ancient history now, doesn't it? Chances are the zest and vigor you felt at the start of the year has waned and you may not even remember what you put on your list of resolutions. My memory certainly is a bit foggy. But my fantastic, fellow untemplaters, it's all … [Read more...]
I Am Lucky To Be Alive: Thank You UCSF For Saving My Life!
Life changing moments don't happen that frequently, but when they do it's crazy how much can literally change and flash right before your eyes. Priorities can shift in a split second. Shock and emotions can swoosh in and become overpowering. You may have to make a life altering decision on the spot. You may also have to be courageous enough to put your own life in someone … [Read more...]
How To Save More Money In 2016
The first couple weeks of every January are filled with a lot of excitement and hope. The hard part is holding on to that energy and motivation of setting new milestones throughout the entire new year. Life has such a sneaky way of distracting us from our resolutions and goals. It takes focus to fight off laziness and doubt as each week goes by. If you want to save more money … [Read more...]