What will it take to really and finally realize that our lives are impermanent—that our days are numbered? When will give ourselves permission to truly experience beauty and drink in life?

I opened my eyes under the bright florescent lights of a hospital bed and had a big wake up call. Tune in to find out what happened next.

Remembering to let go of your need to control, manipulate and fix isn’t easy. Try this simple practice to get into the habit of breathing and letting go. 

If you want more freedom, you’ll have to learn to give it to others. Open your palms and repeat the following reminder, “Ease up, Ease up.” Do this throughout the day to soften your fixed ways of being. 

What you do over and over again will set you up for either being a cranky old person or a young-minded flexible thinking human. The good news is you can teach an old dog new tricks!

What are you not willing to admit? Spending time looking at the way you act in the world—and really admitting what’s not helpful or even destructive—is a powerful way to cultivate deeply-rooted change. 

Our lives are made up of our habitual patterns. Getting to know your mental, emotional and physical patterns is not only eye-opening, it’s also empowering. Are you ready and willing to uncover your patterns? I hope so!

[Guided Practice] Pause for a few minutes and shift your awareness from the confines of a busy mind to the visceral sensations of your body-mind. Take your new state of calm clarity into the rest of your day.

Living deliberately — with intention — is a powerful practice. Show up for your tasks and conversations "on purpose" and you feel and perform your best — always.

Being sincere takes practice (for most of us). Opening up to helping others cultivates sincerity making us feel more genuine and authentic. It's a win-win.