When things do not go as we plan, it is easy to get frustrated and disappointed. Which is completely understandable, but not helpful since it leaves us powerless. What works much better is to trust that there is a reason why something is happening in our life and stay open for the unexpected gift to be revealed to us. Continue reading
If I asked you what your life purpose is, would you have an answer? This is one of the most important things to figure out in life, and the sooner the better. Only when we know our purpose we can live our life in a way that makes the best use of our energy. Continue reading
Shortly before a plane takes off, one of the announcements is to put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others with theirs, in an emergency. It is difficult to help others if we do not take care of ourselves, if we are “short of oxygen”. Continue reading
Everyone loves spring. It is a time full of hopes for new beginnings. Nature is renewing and the new cycle starts. Continue reading
There are 365 days, 52 weeks and 53 weekends in 2013. Sounds like a lot of time! But the truth is that this time will fly. Unless we consciously decide how we want to experience this year, it may take a different direction and leave us disappointed 12 months later. Continue reading
This past weekend, I attended a two-day tai chi workshop organized by the International Taoist Tai Chi Society (“the Society”) in New York City. Tai Chi is an internal art. Often, not much is visible on the outside, but a lot is happening on the inside of the body. As I’ve been studying this ancient system for the last eight years, every time there is something new to discover. Which is good and “bad” at the same time; good because it is interesting all the time and “bad” because it requires being open and reinventing how my body performs the moves all the time.
And here is the catch. Continue reading