Almost a new year! I love this quote because it brings us back to the present moment in the midst of all the reflecting and planning that the turning of the annual page usually evokes. Transition is a moment in and of itself – and aren’t we always in transition, anyway? Enjoy this moment of […]
This quote from Eckhart Tolle takes us back to some recent posts on compassion. In this season of family, travel, and other tests of patience, it’s helpful to keep in mind that the energy we put out doesn’t really stay out. Your reactions become a part of you, and can even serve to strengthen that response reflex within you.
Whether you’re returning to your work (or applications) this week or continuing to relax in these last few days of 2015, a little wisdom here to remind us that we can never truly receive the benefits of any gift unless we are willing to open ourselves up to sharing it. Our gifts are meant for
Monday Moment: Give to receive Read More »
Hello! Some wisdom from Ms. Angelou here, to remind us how to truly make the most of what we receive, including the gifts we gather through learning. We all have gifts, some we have received and some that are innate. Don’t keep them to yourself. Keep that positive energy moving, and you’ll find that your own
Good morning! It’s the beginning of a holiday week for many, whether you celebrate the holidays in question or not. Even if the next two weeks are nothing more than a slower pace at work or a break from classes for you, there is still an opportunity to pause and appreciate the things that make
Monday Moment: Hold up Read More »
From Elsa to Taylor, we’ve had no shortage of divas telling us to “let it go” and “shake it off” of late. Such a great concept, isn’t it? If you don’t like what you’re feeling, just ditch it. Easier said than done, especially when it comes to emotions. Today we’re drawing our inspiration from
“No-Fail” Friday: Let it be Read More »
Have you ever been on a hot streak? One of those stretches when you can seem to do no wrong, when it all just seems to come together, when everything you touch turns to gold? No matter how excited – or amazed, or overwhelmed – you may be about the wave of fortune cresting in
Acceptance, and the lack thereof Read More »
A little note to get us started on a week that may be pushing you out of you comfort zone a bit. You may be working to submit applications, finalize essays, wrap up exams or year-end projects at work, or stay calm as you wait for admissions decisions to arrive or as you to travel to new and
Monday Moment: Fear(less) Read More »
It’s Friday! At this time of year, you may be wrapping up a week of exams, application prep, or just a busy workweek with some holiday tasks/fun wedged in. Or perhaps, a mix of some or all of the above. You’re likely also looking at a pretty full weekend, and another list of things to
“No-Fail” Friday: Done and done Read More »
There’s a saying out there in the world of wisdom that a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step (Lao Tzu). Kind of a pull from the “obvious files,” since all journeys do, no matter how many (or few) steps they require. But of course, the idea is that when the task at
