One big thinking mistake you’ve kept from early childhood, that is holding you back in life

magic-trick-pulling-rabbit-out-of-top-hatWhen you were a little kid, the whole world looked quite magical. Food appeared out of nothing, people did big things, cakes, birthday gifts, all kinds of big things came out of nothing. The child thinks that this is the … Continue reading

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One big thinking mistake you’ve kept from early childhood, that is holding you back in life

Three groups… three outcomes… which one do you belong to?

arrogance-weaknessThe most popular image I have on Instagram says: Arrogance is weakness disguised as strength. Now, why this is worth writing about? Because it is the tip of the iceberg of something really important. We have spoken about the selfish … Continue reading

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Three groups… three outcomes… which one do you belong to?

A short meditation to step out of your mind and the noise in your head

rejuvenating-meditationHere’s an awareness exercise (meditation) that I particularly like for rejuvenating yourself with silence: Sit up straight. Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths to settle down. (if you know how to center yourself, you can do it first) … Continue reading

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A short meditation to step out of your mind and the noise in your head

Tripwires and landmines… only the intelligent and aware thrives

mine-detection-with-ratsA few minutes ago I became aware that I have nothing to do. That I am pondering whether I should watch Netflix or continue playing Freecell. Woah… WTF? So I looked. And what I saw surprised me. I saw that … Continue reading

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Tripwires and landmines… only the intelligent and aware thrives

Self-involved or self-aware? Centering is the biggest difference.

involvedbeingmeWhen I am looking at winners, they are involved with something worth working for… involved, as in action about. When I am looking at you, I see you being self-involved, 90% of the time. on how to live Aikido (which … Continue reading

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Self-involved or self-aware? Centering is the biggest difference.

Doing things, being busy, trying, vs. accomplishment and fulfillment

busy but not fulfilledRemember, when something isn’t working, there is something you don’t know. If your life feels empty in spite of all what’s in it, then you need to look at it and examine it. There is something, a piece of knowledge, … Continue reading

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Doing things, being busy, trying, vs. accomplishment and fulfillment

Another way lack of humility screws with you

don't get attached to anything oshoThe Detached/Unattached capacity workshop evolved into a major tranformational process course… which I didn’t know it was going to do. Lots of insights, but here is one I want to share: In your life, beginning with your life in the … Continue reading

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Another way lack of humility screws with you

I got knocked conscious, I got knocked aware, and it hurts what I saw

I got knocked conscious by the 67 stepsWhen people start working with me, the first thing they learn is that they are not as “good” as they thought. That who they are being is directly responsible for the quality of their lives, not circumstances, not “the other”. … Continue reading

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I got knocked conscious, I got knocked aware, and it hurts what I saw

What does humility mean?

inhale-exhaleWhy am I pushing humility, the capacity? Humility is one of those words that mainstream says it means something other than it actually means. Humility simply means: you are willing to not take it personally. You are willing to not … Continue reading

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You can lie to yourself, but you can’t lie to me or The culture of “good enough” — time for rest or fun

d5b9d-roosterOne of my students wrote to me this morning. He said: Ok I finished my billing the other day but something I didn’t catch yesterday and this morning I got caught in my lie of not generating I relaxed. I … Continue reading

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You can lie to yourself, but you can’t lie to me or The culture of “good enough” — time for rest or fun