Every emotion is trying to signal something to our mind:
This is why it’s so crucial to identify the emotion.
You can’t interpret the signal you don’t identify or get confused.
I used to love legos as a kid.
While I don’t play with them anymore, I still build daily.
And what I’m realizing is that each creation—each tweet; each 1-minute blog; each article; each LIVE Talk I host; each authentic interaction—is a lego block added to my collection.
And as it was when I was a kid: more legos = more possibilities, more creation potential, and ultimately… more remarkable designs.
This is why, in spite of having a LONG list of big projects I want to finish, I continue to spend substantial time on publishing mini-projects daily… because each day I add a new lego to my collection, is an instance when I get to proportionally grow the raw creation potential of ALL my ongoing big projects.
In short, in the case of Legos (literal and metaphorical) more is definitely better.
P.s. If these “legos” are helping you in the building of your own life creations, you can support my future “lego” building efforts here. You the best :)
Seriousness hardens; playfulness softens.
If you’re having a hard time opening your heart, your eyes, or your life—maybe it’s because they’ve each hardened from prolonged seriousness.
And maybe what’s needed is the opposite… some strategic playfulness.
P.s. I’ll be hosting a LIVE talk on going from Burnout to Balanced on Thursday 11/16 at 11am EST. I’d love to have you join if you’re free/ interested. Details here.
P.p.s. This post became the foundation of the afterword for: Letting Your Bow Relax—A Short Story About Not Being So Serious All Of The Time
Just as the universe expands forever outwards…
So, too, does our inner universe expand forever inwards.
There is no limit to the depth we can reach through introspection.
And, just as the universe only seems to get more interesting the more we learn…
So, too, does our inner universe only get more captivating the more we choose to return.
P.s. Looking for a good read? Check out my library of books that I’ve uploaded quotes from. You might even find your next favorite read…? :)
I’m on a mission to help busy people do inner work.
You know… the kind of work that most busy people skip and ignore because they prioritize outer work instead.
But, the reality is: outer work doesn’t lead to a more fulfilled life—inner work does.
Outer work might lead to money, power, fame… but, inner work is how the feelings we’re actually after are tapped into and cultivated.
Ask yourself: What feeling am I really after in wanting more money (as an example)?
…Is it security? Freedom? Recognition?
…And how can I nurture those feelings in life in spite of copious amounts of money?
There are a million different ways to answer this question and it’s not one I can answer for you. But, here are some thoughts to get you started:
Your turn…
P.s. Today I hosted a LIVE talk on Happiness and How It’s A Daily Choice with my friend Tyler Todt—it was one hour of pure gold. Tyler is the real deal and every moment of this chat was packed with insight. Enjoy.
One thing I’m currently working on: not being so quick to label people as “toxic.”
With few exceptions, all of us are a great mix of many things—and labeling someone solely as “toxic” is not only unfair and narrow-minded, but uncompassionate.
We all make mistakes and I genuinely believe we’re all doing the best we can with what we’ve been given. By looking at people less as “poison” and more as “misguided,” maybe we can respond more mindfully to their presence and certain behaviors.
That said, if “poison” is precisely what a person feels like to you in your life, establishing a strong boundary should be done swiftly and without hesitation.
But, considering a person “poison” after a mistake or two… maybe isn’t the type of response that’ll lead to the healing we’re trying to facilitate in our lives.
P.s. In case you missed it, you can read the best of what I posted to MoveMe Quotes last week, here.
There’s nothing wrong with the above… after all, they each can certainly put you into a better state of mind (so you can better address what’s wrong).
The problem, of course, is that none of the above deals with what’s wrong.
Real self-care happens when you actually confront and address what’s wrong. And if what follows spa days, bubble baths, and fuzzy blankets entails addressing what’s wrong—then by all means.
But, don’t exclusively reserve “self-care time” with the above and ignore the things that are making you feel like you need “self-care time.” Because then you’re just fooling yourself into engaging in another distraction that’s no better than Netflix, night’s out, and Tik Tok.
P.s. These daily posts are a form of self-care for me. If they’ve helped you, you can buy me a coffee (or tea) here to support the ongoing effort. Thanks in advance :)