Five Tips for Letting Go of Fears From Our Past

Letting go of fears from the past

Many of us replay our past fears and anxieties in our minds on a constant loop. We relive moments that make us feel uncomfortable, anxious, or scared over and over again. This can prevent us from moving forward and enjoying the present moment. Fortunately, it is possible to let go of these fears from our […]

How the reticular activating system can impact your day-to-day life

Brain image made of little cogwheels to represent our reticular activating system

What is the RAS? The reticular activating system, or RAS, is a network of interconnected brain regions that play an important role in arousal and attention. The RAS is responsible for filtering incoming information and determining which information is most important and should be sent to the conscious mind. This filtering process allows us to […]

Ho’oponopono: The Hawaiian Practice of Reconciliation and Forgiveness

Ho'oponopono - the Hawaiian practice of forgiveness

What is Ho’oponopono? Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. It is based on the belief that all illness and disharmony in our lives is the result of unresolved past issues with other people. Through Ho’oponopono, we can release these grievances and find inner peace. I recently became an advanced certified practitioner of […]

The Cookie Thief – A Lesson About Assumptions

The Cookie Thief poem

Years ago there was a video that went viral and I didn’t know that it was actually based on a poem.  If you watched this video, you will definitely recognize this poem. If you’re not familiar with the video, I think you will appreciate the message and the lesson taught in this poem.  It’s called […]

Living With Integrity: The Path to True Freedom

Marcelo Oleas living with integrity

Telling a lie is something that we have all done. Sometimes it has been in a harmless way, like telling a little white lie to protect someone’s feelings. Other times it can be something much more serious. Lying can be a way to avoid trouble, avoid stressful situations, a way to protect ourselves, or maybe […]

Focusing On Your Goals – Lesson Learned From A Blurry Photo

Marcelo Oleas - Focusing On Achieving Your Goals

Hey, this is Marcelo and this is something that I know we can all relate to because we have all done it.  We have all taken pictures. Whether we have used a standalone camera or our smartphone, we have all been able to capture a moment in time.  No, I’m not a photographer and this […]

Why Are Core Values Important?

Marcelo Oleas - Importance of core values

Why is it important for us, as individuals, to know our own personal core values? What are the beliefs that are most important to you? Not your spouse, not your friends, not your family members, not your coworkers, but YOUR own personal beliefs. It’s important to respect other people’s values, but it’s also very important […]

Peter Diamandis – Reverse Aging and Live to 120+ Years

Peter Diamandis - Live Over 120+ years

Recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world’s leaders on […]

Building Your Mental Home – Are You Using The Right Materials?

Building Your Mental Home

Why is it that we could be so careless when it comes to building our mental home? Think about it, if we were building our dream house to live in, we would be so careful with the plans, the designs, the material we select, and even the professionals that we hire to put it all […]