In meditation, the teacher asked, "what is mind?"

I asked myself and sat and waited. The answer was, "mind is nothing."

...And then it all changed.

"Everybody can tell you how to do it, they never did it!"  Last episode I talked about following through on inspiration. But hey... what gives ME the right?!

This episode I share how I exercise discipline in my own life, how I understand the "willpower muscle," and how I make sure that the things I want to achieve GET DONE.

I also mentioned italki.com (for those interested in language learning). 

And I HIGHLY recommend the book The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. 

Inspiration is a seed that’s planted. Or sometimes, it feels more like a spark that lights a BIG burning fire. It gets us “fired up” about a change we want to make in our lives.

But how do we nurture inspiration? What happens when we don’t feel so fired up anymore? What are the steps between inspiration and assimilating a new way of being?

Give me a listen, I’ve shared some thoughts on the matter. 

The book "7" by Jen Hatmaker is an excellent read so far. If you’re interested… find it here. 

Peace is a choice you make in a present moment. 

It requires you to detach from your thinking mind. It requires a certain discipline and understanding that the mind is not ultimately who you are.

Because how can you define yourself by something that's constantly changing? (ahem... YOUR MIND).

I'm supposed to believe that telling myself "I'm healthy and strong" is gonna make me healthy and strong???

Well, yes. 

And here's why! (And how). 

The article I referenced in this episode is SO worth checking out. Find it here. 

"....they're laughing. That's not good."

Why the uncomfortable process of becoming bilingual (as an adult) is the perfect companion on the path of consciousness. 

"A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle

My students <3 my "why"

As I move forward on my journey, I wanted to leave them with some thoughts on what "making a difference" means to me. I wanted them to know how much I love them! 

In this episode, I share what I said to them on stage for our last show together. 

How do you pursue happiness? 

In this episode, I'm looking at two different approaches to inviting more happiness and contentment into our life.  I want your thoughts on these two perspectives. 

Inspired by and reflecting on the video "Joe Rogan Rants about Happiness"

Fear just jumped up and bit me! 

In this episode, I'm sharing my insecurities. I'm allowing myself to feel naked and afraid because I know beautiful things wait on the other side of vulnerability. 

Also sharing a funny FAIL of trying to explain mindfulness to kids in my first workshop endeavor.

Hello fellow human, welcome to the nook. 

In this first episode we take a look at expectations. Always willing to call myself out, I share the expectations (some that serve me, some that don't) that I have in creating this podcast. Some of my expectations include-

Thanks for listening!