The Significance of Awareness: Why awareness is necessary for finding our way in life
Awareness is the light that guides us through the darkness. It is what allows us to see the beauty in the world, even when the world is at its darkest. Without awareness, we would be lost in the darkness, unable to find our way. Awareness is what allows us to find hope in the midst […]
Ho’oponopono: The Hawaiian Practice of Reconciliation and 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
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
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
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?
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 […]
Building Your Mental Home – Are You Using The Right Materials?
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 […]
Don’t Avoid Constructive Criticism
Our egos love to hear praise, but when wanting to become the best at something, find those who will tell you the honest truth. The good, and most importantly, THE BAD. If the bad never gets pointed out to us, we will never get better. We can only change what we become aware of. So […]
What Does Fear and Faith Have in Common?
What does fear and faith have in common? They both deal with a future that hasn’t happened yet. The difference is that fear focuses on the negative future. While faith focuses on the positive future. The beautiful thing is that it’s our choice what we want to focus on. Neither the negative future nor the […]
Be Like A Coffee Bean
Be like a coffee bean! I made this video based on a recent book I read by Jon Gordon and Damon West called The Coffee Bean. This story has a very simple yet powerful message. In life, when you are given the choice to be a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean; always be a […]