With my sincere thanks for your kind support, I decided to create another short talk today inspired by quotes from Oprah and Lao Tzu; and also from a question in my first book, “Meditative Questions” — available at zentaobooks.com : “How do you know when enough is enough?” :) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Using a Taoist parable of the man with one eye, we explore what it means to derive happiness from a place of comparison rather than contentment. Contentment is the key as it multiples, comparison contracts and ultimately leads to unhappiness. Be grateful for what you have and you will find yourself with more. Reminded of one of my favorite quotes by Oprah, “Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you focus on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Drawing inspiration from the great Taoist sage Chuang Tzu (with thanks to theself_ on IG for sharing) and Naomi Osaka’s recent, inspiring comeback win at the US Open, this talk centers on how to win, and how to be happy right now. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

With love and thanks to our beautiful Bella, Mrs. Quander, for sharing this message, and gratitude for the beauty and light of Godparents (especially my own! ;), I’m happy to share this lovely message of hope from the Catholic Pope Francis. May you seize the opportunity to be the author of your own destiny and write a wonderful story! Namasté. (And Happy Birthday Michea! ;) xoxo SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

In response to an inquiry from a high school classmate who plans to move abroad, I thought I’d record a short talk with 7 tips and tricks to simplify process. // A bonus tip: Use *social media* (especially Facebook) to join Expat groups with people from your home country living in your new planned country. // One day, I will get around to publishing the book I wrote about this (a seven step follow-up to “Get Free: 7 Simple Steps to Free Your Mind and Live Your Dreams” about moving/living abroad), but until then, I hope this info helps! Happy trails! ;) SelenaSage.com // [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Inspired to share a brief message to both honor our body temples, but also to not get too caught up in the changing forms of this body. Rather, recognize your true nature and be free always! :) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

In America, 9/11 is a day that we remember because of the tragedy in 2001 that took so many innocent lives. For me, it is also reminder of all who have been lost and treated differently because superficial differences imposed by society. It is an opportunity to elevate the collective consciousness to recognize Truth—We are One, and what we truly are is beyond body and mind. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Thankful that the storm has passed and the sun is once again shining here on the island :) Reading through my fourth book, “HAIKU to be free” — available *for free* when you subscribe at zentaobooks.com — and stumbled onto a haiku that caused me to reflect, so I thought I’d share those thoughts. Here is the haiku: One worry brings more // Hold your breath and it’s all gone // Why is it like that? // Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

As Tropical Storm Rene rages around me here in Santo Antão, Cabo Verde, I wanted to take a few moments to share a Zen story and encourage you to rest, reflect, and recognize your own power to create your ideal life. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

While reading some pointers from the great Sri Maharaj, I stumbled on a question: “Think of yourself as momentary, without past or future, then where is the personality?” (from the book, “Pointers from Nisargadatta Maharaj” by Ramesh Balsekar) This prompted reflection and the inspiration to share these words with you, from here in my hammock on the island haha—hopefully you can hear the ocean waves!—to experience freedom here and now ;) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // [email protected] // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author