Category: Daily Vibe

Failure is not permanent. It is merely a stop (or several stops) and a chance to learn a little more along the journey to your intentions. You might camp out there for a bit, but don’t build a house. Onward and upward!

Perspective can make all the difference. Perhaps you see the burnt remains of a forest and mourn for the loss of what once was, or maybe instead you marvel at the new life waiting to take root in the nutrient-rich ashes. You see, you can choose to be stuck longing for the past or you can decide to look optimistically towards the future. You have the power to change your perspective.

Often times our brain and heart are at odds. The heart desires much without concern for reality, and the brain prevents us from chasing all of our wants by presenting us with fears and anxieties — but keeps us safe with logic and the sun of our experiences. But you know what? Both have value. If we use our heads while still chasing the passions of our hearts, we can achieve great happiness.

Your soul’s experience, with all your achievements and memories made, is your life’s work. With every success, flub, goof, and friendship — you impact the world.

Humans are wired to remember bad things. It helped our ancestors survive by reminding them to not eat some poisonous berries or to avoid venomous or predatory animals. This inherited trait, though, is double-edged in that it makes it easy to remember sad or dark memories and harder to remember all the good ones. With mental effort, though, we have evolved to be able to override our instinct to reflect repeatedly on trauma and create and keep memories of love in the fronts of our minds. Keep trying… don’t give up when those hurtful memories get you down. Create more each day of kindness and joy.

One does not attempt to eat an entire cake in a single bite (usually). Instead, we cut a slice and eat that piece by piece. While less delicious, life’s hurdles can be dealt with in much the same manner as cake — not at once and all together, but one bite at a time, piece by piece. Break it down and you’ll find it easier to triumph over anything in your way.

Every expert once started out as a novice. The village elder, full of wisdom and experience, was once a child filled with wonder and potential. This just goes to show that we can start from little or even nothing and grow into something admirable and full, like a seed growing into a redwood tree.

Successful people might appear to have their lives all figured out. They may even seem to have an easy life. The truth is, though, that many of the most successful people have also failed the most, struggled the most, and have taken the most risks. Success is rarely easy, however easy successful people make it look.

The path you walk is all your own, whether you’re strolling along a dirt lane, yellow brick road, sidewalk, or forging a totally new way. No one, whether they have walked before you or follow after you, will experience the journey like you do. Your thoughts and insights along the way are all yours. Own your life path and purpose.

One of the hardest things we have to do in life is learn to let go of that which is out of our control. At first, feeling like you have no control is incredibly dis-empowering. However, the realization that you alone get to control your reaction to and learn from the things in your life that are beyond your reach is undeniably freeing.

What’s with the new definition for snowflake as weakness? All humans are like snowflakes, and we should absolutely take pride in that. Every snowflake shows off a different, gorgeous pattern, yet they are all made of the same stuff. Some are more similar than others, sharing pieces of patterns, but all are unique, beautiful and have a delightful sparkle.

When we’re told to be kind to others, we often think this means we should be nice to other people. While this is obviously important, kindness must extend beyond humans in order for us to live harmoniously on this planet. Be kind to animals, trees, and insects. After all, we are all family — made of the same star stuff that is as old as the beginning of time.