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philosophy: a homecoming for the soul

philosophy: a homecoming for the soul

The more we fill our days with work, content (both constructive and destructive), and constant activity, the further we find ourselves drifting away from our core, losing touch with our true selves. We fall into a rhythm, engrossed in the pursuit of money, achievement, stimulation, and just “being plain old

take charge and escape the mediocrity trap

take charge and escape the mediocrity trap

"The unexamined life is not worth living." — Socrates A majority of the population in the urban world spends more time researching and planning their summer vacations than they do introspecting and designing their lives. It’s sad but true. Are you one of those people? If yes, do

you will be forgotten

you will be forgotten

“People who are excited by posthumous fame forget that the people who remember them will soon die too. And those after them in turn. Until their memory, passed from one to another like a candle flame, gutters and goes out.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 4.19 After Marcus Aurelius took the

the greatest kind of mastery

the greatest kind of mastery

“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” — Lao Tzu If someone hurls a negative comment or a rude remark at you, do not react. I know it’s easier said than done, but you must train yourself to get to a point where you can stay calm and

leave people to themselves

leave people to themselves

“Learning how to leave people alone and go on with your life is a needed skill. Master it, for the sake of your own dignity and peace of mind.” — Michelle Rogers-Wright In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius once wrote, “It’s best to leave someone else’s transgression there with

what does your biggest life look like?

what does your biggest life look like?

“Every human being needs to carve out the time to articulate a philosophy for his or her life—it’s one of the most important things a person can do. Every person, to live truly and greatly, must define how he wants to live and what his biggest life will

10 incredible life teachings from yoda

10 incredible life teachings from yoda

Today is May the 4th aka Star Wars Day, and a wonderful opportunity to not only celebrate and enjoy Star Wars movies, shows, events, and contests, but also revisit some key life lessons taught by the Jedi Master Yoda. Yoda, who can be rightfully called the OG life coach from

one important character trait to achieve holistic success

one important character trait to achieve holistic success

“Copy the following epigram in large letters and place it where you will see it daily. ‘TELL THE WORLD WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO, BUT FIRST SHOW IT.’ This is the equivalent of saying ‘deeds, and not words, are what count most.’” ― Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich In the

the flow of trust: a jewish perspective on money

the flow of trust: a jewish perspective on money

“Money isn’t just physical; it’s a spiritual reality. It’s ‘spiritual’ in that it isn’t about folded pieces of paper, and it isn’t about what those little slips of paper can buy. It is about people and relationships. Money is the buzz; the connection that makes

don’t postpone goodness

don’t postpone goodness

I have always been fascinated by the following quote by the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie: “I'm going to spend the first half of my life accumulating money... And I'm going to spend the last half of my life giving it all away.” While these