In this post, we delve into the topic of mindfulness and stillness, and how these practices can greatly benefit our overall well-being. We discuss the four pillars of well-being – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health – and how mindfulness and stillness can positively impact each of these areas.
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The Benefits of Shinrin-yoku for Dads: Finding Balance and Well-being in Nature
Allow me to introduce or reintroduce you to the art of shinrin-yoku, a Japanese term that translates to “forest bathing.” It’s a simple concept of taking time out in nature, immersing oneself in its beauty by going for slow and mindful walks in forests, parks, or any quiet space. The …
Owning Your Truth — Becoming as a Child
I want to be a bit vulnerable here. Vulnerability is something that I have had to work on a lot and is something that does not come naturally to me, nor does it to most of us, I believe. I want to talk about the process of owning your truth. …
The Peak Performance Formula
I wrote recently about 3 Elements to Help you Make Your Decisions a Reality and how those three principles. In this post, I want to expand on those principles, which I have dubbed the Peak Performance Formula. These principles form a specific method or formula for implementing the Law of …
The Law of Creation
In my mind, the Law of Creation speaks to a powerful law we can make use of in our lives, while my Peak Performance Formula speaks to a specific method to make that law work to our advantage. What is the Law of Creation? To truly unlock the divinity you …
3 Elements to Help you Make Your Decisions a Reality
Learning how to make decisions is one of the single most important skills we can learn during our lifetimes. Bob Proctor said that making decisions “will solve enormous problems for you” and that “you can virtually eliminate conflict and confusion in your life by becoming proficient at making decisions.” (See …
Take Time to Be [Insert Your Aspiration Here…]
Recently, I wrote about making certain parts of my life sacred. You can read that here. As I was pondering that topic at a Saturday evening church meeting with my wife, the local choir stood to sing the hymn “Take Time to Be Holy” by William D. Longstaff. The lyrics …
How to Unlock the Power of Sacredness to Improve Your Health, Happiness, and Productivity
In our fast-paced, constantly connected world, it’s easy to lose sight of the important things. We’re so busy rushing from one task to the next that we often forget to take a step back and appreciate the beauty of life. We get so wrapped up in our own problems that …
Father Forgets
I first came across this piece, originally published in the People’s Home Journal, back before I had my own kids. I wish it had sunk deeper into my soul then! As with most of you, I find myself getting after my kids in all the same ways; petty rebukes over …