I was marveling at this person who had created such amazing things, accomplished so much in her life. She was so talented! She must feel so satisfied with herself, I thought. She would not need my praise. And yet, this successful person might be looking in the mirror at [...]
When you’re tired, don’t start assessing situations. When you’re tired, don’t make important decisions. When you are tired, do not physically exert yourself. When you’re tired, don’t judge your own abilities or give  yourself feedback. When you’re tired, don’t trust your feelings. When you’re tired, don’t have important conversations. When [...]
Tone your muscles! Take a vacation! Relax at home! Learn a new language! Learn how to train your brain! Be efficient! Rest! Eat healthier! Bake the best merengue! Lose weight! Run! Do yoga! Jump and someone will tell you to jump higher! The media and ads will tell you [...]
I wonder, does anybody in the last moments of life think to themselves, "Damn, I had too much fun?" Doubtful. And yet, so often, when I take a look at life around me, it seems that being serious and stern are the behavioural traits taht are valued more than [...]
I respect you regardless of what you have done. I respect you regardless of what you have said. I respect you regardless of whether or not you have made me feel anger, sorrow, bitterness, abandonment, shame, or guilt. I respect you whether or not I can see your inner [...]
We all have hopes and dreams, but what makes them come true is the power of intention. Intention is like the Big Bang made up of thought and feeling. You can think of it as a bang that creates the building blocks for something new. You can also think of [...]
