One Life with Donny Raus

Can you look in the mirror and honestly say I love you? In the past I had tremendous trouble doing this, but recently, the answer to that question changed. How it changed had more to do with what I observed within myself. If we want to find beauty within, where everything starts, we must first seek it. Once found we can then radiate it outward to the rest of the world. Start the process of loving yourself. Enclosed is one simple practice that can show you how. You'll be surprised by the shift that happens. I know I was...

A little rant on coffee rituals in my travels. What's your ritual around coffee? I'd love to hear. PM me on Instagram at @donnyraus

We all have greatness inside each of us. The only decision on our part is to choose to recognize and activate it. Ever witness (TV or in person) someone accomplishing a great feat and feeling teary eyed afterward? Why is that? I believe one of the reasons is because we recognize the same greatness that is available to each of us. While we may not be athletes (or maybe we are), greatness comes from deciding to push beyond our own perceived limitations. Just doing it. One step at a time...

Time doesn't stop for anyone, so why do we? If there is one thing my travels have taught me is that you can't wait for others to take the trip (start the new venture, make a long needed change).

If we desire something in life, we must go after it with audacity. Believe it or not, the decision to start is the hardest of all. Once you decide, you set forth a chain reaction that will unfold before you. All you have to do is decide and the hardest part is over.

Time. It is our most valuable resource and with it we can create anything we put our focus to. Then why does it seem so difficult to push forward in our endeavors? Did you catch that? The "key" in the last sentence? The reason is so many of us "PUSH". To manipulate time, you've got to know how to leverage it, but before you can do that, you first must plan and that starts with a vision. An inspiring vision will "PULL" you towards it. Wouldn't it be nice to be pulled up the mountain rather than to have to push? Inside is simple tool you can use to start the process.

We've all had someone come into our lives, even if for an instant, that's change its trajectory for ever. Amazing isn't it? How such a short and sometimes chance encounter can shape who we become. Want to know the good news? This isn't some super power... While you I believe God's hand is at play, we all have the ability to positively influence the lives of those around us. Think of your own experiences. Is there someone who may have guided you down the career you're currently in? Or performed a good deed to make you spark your hope in humanity? One small action can reverberate and change the entire course of your life and history. 

The answer to shaping our lives isn't somewhere out in the distance. It is in the present moment, more specifically, becoming aware of our mind and the repetition that keeps us feeling the same emotions, because unless we can change here, we're doomed to repeat it again and again. We were each born to live lives we love. The road starts today. It starts now. In this episode are 2 easy practices you can do to expose the poison hidden in your day and see the silver lining that is there, right in front of you. Enjoy. 

Lessons will pop up when you least expect them. Here's one from my New Year's Eve in Philadelphia. I believe that most of the time when we're not getting the result that we want, it is likely that we haven't yet accepted where we currently are. The resistance for "what is" prevents us from taking steps forward, doing the small steps that are necessary to accomplishing that which we are after. What will your 2020 stand for? Pick a word and set the intention.