In our hectic and sometimes stress-filled day, focusing on our breath for a minute can calm us and create a space for introspection. As Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” When we take a conscious breath, it puts us […]| Virtues For Life
Music is the language of souls. For thousands of years, human beings have created music and sounds. Starting with common objects such as branches and rocks to the modern instruments we have today, music has come a long way. What’s remained the same, however, is the positive effect music has on emotions. Music shifts moods […]| Virtues For Life
Spiritual teacher and author Eckhart Tolle, a German-born resident of Canada, wrote an inspiring book, The Power of Now. The book’s intent is to be a guide to spiritual enlightenment by way of recognizing what is false within ourselves (the ego as he calls it) that creates our emotional problems. This understanding can then help […]| Virtues For Life
“True courage is being afraid and going ahead and doing your job anyhow.” ~General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Commander, Operation Desert Storm Standing on the ledge of a pressurized 6-foot diameter capsule suspended by a 55-story ultra-thin helium balloon with only a space suit on, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner is about to freefall 128,100 feet or […]| Virtues For Life
We all have a dream. A dream that we spend days, months, even years thinking about and wishing was a reality. This dream, if fulfilled, could mean a major life transition that brings us greater purpose and happiness. Whatever dream is close to your heart – writing a book, moving to a new city or […]| Virtues For Life
By Eddy Green Taking the leap into the unknown often requires two powerful virtues: courage and perseverance. These virtues have been central to my personal growth, especially during one of the most transformative periods of my life—solo travel. Traveling solo across different countries wasn’t just an adventure; it was a journey that required me to […]| Virtues For Life
