Delight in perishability Everything wonderful that shows up in our lives is perishable.  The shelf life is short. That beautiful cabernet at dinner last night.  The close friends we talk to every day.  All the riches – large or small – we possess. Living well is finding delight in what eventually goes away.  Delight in…

“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean Jacques Rousseau Channel the energy of your imagination and take action to create the reality you desire. Others have. You can too. There are no limits when you engage your imagination.

Be impeccable with your word. – from the Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz Say what you mean.  Be deliberate, and follow through.  Resist the temptation to gossip.  Choose to enable and uplift, rather than vilify and harm. Words have power.  Make sure your words reflect truth and love.

“If you want to be a writer, start with a thousand words a day, six days a week.” – from Stephen King I can’t change the world until I change myself.  I can’t change myself until I change my habits. A thousand words, six days a week, is a good start for writing.  Every field, every…

Cerebration is the enemy Quit overthinking.  Quit trying to fix it before going further.  Let go of getting it perfectly right. Perfectionism is not a quest for the best.  It’s not looking for improvement; it’s looking for the flaws in ourselves. There is always an opportunity to discover a better way the next time.  But…

Only God gets it right the first time. Relax.  The pressure is off.  You won’t gain ground without giving yourself permission to make mistakes. Everything good that shows up in your life began with a mistake. Allow imperfection to be part of your daily routine.  Screw up, and rejoice.