Personal growth for fearless living
"We may not have it all together, but together we have it all." ~from Tiny Buddha (Special Note: I will be giving away two copies of the book Tiny Buddha: Simple Wisdom for Life's Hard Questions. See instructions at the end of the post.) What is the meaning of life? Why is there ... Continue Reading
"The emotions aren't always immediately subject to reason, but they are always immediately subject to action." ~William James You wake up ready to seize the day. Knowing what constitutes a happy life, you are ready to get started with the work you love. You are ready to spend time with loving and supportive family and friends. You ... Continue Reading
Were you mildly disgusted by the images of Black Friday shoppers, scrambling over each other in the wee hours of the morning to spend their hard-earned money on unneeded stuff? Perhaps there are some deals that merit the time, energy, and madness involved in shopping on that day, but nothing comes to mind. The shopping frenzy and ... Continue Reading
If only life were predictable. Do you ever wish for that? We merrily (or sometimes stoically) move through our days and weeks and years -- following our plan, doing our thing, pursuing our goals. And then one day, one normal day . . . WHAM BLAM BOOM! Life smacks you upside the head with something totally unexpected ... Continue Reading
Have you ever had someone go belly-up when you asked them to do something? They might tell you they'll follow-through, and they might even make some meager attempt at action. But ultimately the thing doesn't get done -- or doesn't get done right. Or maybe you've been in a conflict with someone, and rather than addressing the ... Continue Reading
Part of living a bold life, a fearless life, is knowing when you just shouldn't give a damn. Sometimes we must have the courage, the guts, sometimes even the anger, to not care about the possible consequences so that we have the freedom to live life on our own terms. In spite of the freedoms we've won ... Continue Reading
You are not a turkey. Not even close. In fact, as you are reading this post, I invite you to sit up a bit straighter, let yourself smile a little, and breathe deeply in the knowledge that at this very moment one person (me) is profoundly grateful for who you are -- and that you are reading ... Continue Reading
"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." ~Buddha Do you have a secret? Are you holding something inside that you are afraid to admit to others -- or maybe even acknowledge fully to yourself? A secret, a hidden or repressed truth, is like a parasitic worm eating you up from ... Continue Reading
The word "bliss" is such a soothing word. It feels both soothing and joyful, like a soak in a warm tub. I think it's an onomatopoeia -- the sound of the word echos its meaning. The dictionary defines it as "supreme happiness; utter joy and contentment." There is also a spiritual meaning to the word. To reach spiritual ... Continue Reading
If you've been reading Live Bold and Bloom for a while, you know how strongly I believe that bold living should incorporate finding your passion and making that passion part of your daily life. I proselytize about this because of my personal experience. I know how profoundly my life changed for the better when I found something ... Continue Reading
Is money tight for you right now? I guess that's a silly question considering the state of the economy and the fact that entire countries (Greece and Italy to name two) are about to belly-up. Even if things are going OK for you financially, just the general anxiety about the economy and our financial future is enough ... Continue Reading
"Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some." ~Robert Fulgham I've been feeling a bit wiggidy-wack over the last couple of weeks. That's my euphemism for feeling off, scattered, not quite balanced. Feel free ... Continue Reading
"Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent." ~Steve Jobs I will preface this post by telling you that I'm neither a believer nor a non-believer. I am a firm "I-don't-knower." I don't know what happens after death. I know what I'd like to believe. I know the ... Continue Reading
"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson If you are reading my blog, you are likely interested in personal development and have read many books and blogs on various ways to feel better, get motivated, be productive, overcome problems, and find your passion. One topic that seems to have ... Continue Reading
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