A Staycation respite in Punakaiki New Zealand A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.Quote by Albert EinsteinREFLECTION:Are you in the pursuit of more... more success, more money, more things?Has this created a restlessness in you?What if you could embrace a calm and modest life? What would that look like?
Waterfall in the Fiordland National Park New Zealand As long as you stay in a negative situation, it's impossible to maintain a peaceful mind. Stepping away from the situation allows your senses to encounter new stimuli, which is the quickest way to return to your peaceful self. Quote from About Peace 108 Ways To Be At Peace When Thing Are Out Of Control by Scott Shaw REFLECTION: Are you experiencing a negative situation? How can you make a shift? Can you step away to try on a different perspective? What steps can you take today?
Inspiration found along the road while walking the Camino de Santiago, Spain "The shoulds have gotten me in the most trouble.Is it a should because I have to or because it is good?I ask myself if it (the thing I committed to doing) is tonight will I be excited to go or will I be rolling my eyes wondering why did I say yes to this?"Quote from Tim Ferris podcast with Danny Meyer, founder of Shake ShackREFLECTION:Do you have shoulds?Do you say yes when you want to say no?Examine your shoulds and determine if it is something you can say no to... a thoughtful no thank you to?I realize some things we must do because of obligations and commitments but if they are a disproportionate part of your day/life, maybe it is time to examine your "shoulds."